I'm in the process of reinstalling the water pump and thermostat housing on my '69 Mach1 (351W), anyone can help me with the torque specs for the water pump.(would there be a site where i could get these specs?). I also would like to know about the gaskets from the plate to the pump, and the pump to the block...i was given 2 identical gaskets . Is this right, are they suppose to be the same...
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im trying to remember how my 68' 302 is. if i remember correctly, the same bolts hold the plate and the pump to the block in sucession ( water pump, gasket, plate, gasket, engine block ). so, i think the same gasket would do, why dont you go out and get a lil dirty and see if it will work, let us know what you find out.

 

Thanks Sean, yes indeed it will work on both the plate and the pump, it's the same pattern, i was just curious and wanted to make sure that i was putting the correct ones before i tork everything up....the tork spec seems to be in the 14-18lbs.....