Water pump removal and installation for massey furguson 431
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Richard
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I'd probably remove some water from the system first. (open drain at bottom of radiator with bucket under to catch said liquid) Don't forget to CLOSE the drain! (don't ask me how I know)
I'm not familiar with that tractor... but in general, loosen the fan blades while it's tight, loosen any items holding the fan/alternator/pump belts tight to the pump and remove them.
Loosen/remove bolts to take the pump off. Clean area where pump was (remove any old gasket or sealer)
Carefully affix gasket to your new pump, I usually put two bolts through to help keep it in place. Gently start (only) the two bolts. Don't tighten them down, you want some wiggle room.
Put other bolts in (maybe applying some anti seize on them) finger tighten all down to make sure gasket is intact all the way around. Torque them down and put your front stuff back on, REFILL your radiator and go have fun.
I'm not familiar with that tractor... but in general, loosen the fan blades while it's tight, loosen any items holding the fan/alternator/pump belts tight to the pump and remove them.
Loosen/remove bolts to take the pump off. Clean area where pump was (remove any old gasket or sealer)
Carefully affix gasket to your new pump, I usually put two bolts through to help keep it in place. Gently start (only) the two bolts. Don't tighten them down, you want some wiggle room.
Put other bolts in (maybe applying some anti seize on them) finger tighten all down to make sure gasket is intact all the way around. Torque them down and put your front stuff back on, REFILL your radiator and go have fun.
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Does the new pump have the bolts already installed behind the pulley?
No it does not. There are like three bolts that sit aft of fan base...got the top one out no problem. The other is still inside the water but it shod slide right ou when everything is loose. The third bolt is the butt. Sits lower and just barely hitting the fan pulley but will not clear.
Gear drive
Gear driven pump also...easy access except for that one bolt want clear. Its just catching. Tried to persuade it a little but no luck
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You need to remove the fan first. The pulley may come off with the fan so you can get the bolts out.
Thanks everyone. I did remove the fan. I was able to remove the fan with the help of my uncle and tap the pulleys up just enough for the bolts to clear. Didnt have to remove the radiator doing it that way. Got it all button up and now have the dreaded gear whine. Does anyone have any suggestions on the gear whine of the pump. Possible bad pump or gears just don't. mesh well together?
