Water pump installation

[old46ford]

Does it matter if the new pump gaskets go on dry, with some grease on each side? What's everyone's take on installing new pumps and gaskets on a 59ab motor?

 

[V8COOPMAN]

I've always done exactly what you suggest. Just start-out with CLEAN surfaces. DD

 

[JT FORD]

a little grease will do the job.

 

[Steves46]

On mine, I made sure the area was clean and free of any previous gasket material. Afterwards, I applied a thin layer of Permatex 2 on both sides of the gasket. Steve

 

[G.M.]

On mine, I made sure the area was clean and free of any previous gasket material. Afterwards, I applied a thin layer of Permatex 2 on both sides of the gasket. Steve

The problem with that is I doubt you can reuse the gasket. High
temp grease works really good. As mentioned make sure surfaces
or clean. G.M.

 

[old46ford]

thanks everyone... new pumps come tomorrow.