[AMC-List] I hate the AMC water pump design...

["Savage, Pete" <PSavage@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Folks,

This weekend I went to have my 68 AMX inspected only hear the water pump scream
back at me after I initially started the car.

No problem, as I must have replaced dozens of these over the years (I wonder why these need
to be replaced so often) in the various V8 AMC cars that I have owned.

So, with tools in hand I proceeded to remove the radiator, belts, alternator, power steering pump, etc.
and got the pump exposed for removal.  Removed all the bolts, the pump won't budge as I forgot to remove
the bolt at the very bottom of the pump.

No problem I will just remove the bolt.  One and a half turns later, snap...

Ugh, now this job is turning ugly!  After assessing the situation I decided to remove the timing chain cover
so that I can place it on the drill press to drill out the broken 1/4 bolt and re-tap.

At 9:30pm last evening I buttoned this guy back up, drained and replaced the oil and antifreeze.  Before I went
to bed I tried to start the car, but I guess I need to reset the distributor to get it to run as I eyeballed it and must have
got it wrong.

Anyway, another easy job that turned out to take much longer than expected.  I am glad I don't need to rely on this car
for everyday transportation as it affords the luxury of being able to leave it apart for many days at a time.

Later
Peter






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