Water Pump Finally

[Mopar1973Man]

3 minutes ago, AH64ID said:

The water pump is near the top of the block. You probably don't have to drain more than 3-4 gallons out. 

 

Is it that much higher? I thought they where down low in the jacket...

[AH64ID]

Go look.... 

 

 

It's almost at the top of the block, probably only 2" below the cylinder head mounting surface. 

Edited May 28, 2016 by AH64ID

[Mopar1973Man]

10 minutes ago, AH64ID said:

Go look.... 

 

 

It's almost at the top of the block. 

 

I've got a 06 in the yard right now and its low on the block like mine. As far as I know the water jacket bottom is at the water pump. Like a lot of folks do is pull the water pump out to drain the block out because it is the lowest drain point for 24V.

 

[AH64ID]

That's not what I would call low on the block. 

 

[Mopar1973Man]

There is no water jacket below the water pump through. If you remove the oil cooler the bottom of the jacket is right there.  Water pump is at the bottom... So for Dorkweed yes you would end up draining the entire system so you don't spill coolant.

Edited May 29, 2016 by Mopar1973Man

[joecool911]

Nice photos!

[dorkweed]

Thanks guys.

 

[AH64ID]

Maybe you have to drain more... I just don't recall it being that much thou.

 

Be sure to let us know dork. 

[dorkweed]

I ain't stalling here guys;  the Cummins water pump is on back order thru Geno's Garage.

[dripley]

FWIW I put on one from AA or AZ or some other 125k ago and it is still working. Mine went and I had no choice. Wish i could remember who because it probably had a life time guarantee with it.