water pump help 1986 f150 302
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Assuming it is like my 91 302 and I'm sure it is, no, the balancer does not have to come off to change the water pump. FWIW, you should have a coolant by-pass hose that runs from the pump back to the intake manifold at the thermostat. Make sure to replace this little short hose. It can be a PIA to get the right one so make sure it fits before tearing it apart. For my 91, it is a pre bent formed hose meaning a piece of water heater hose won't work. If this hose breaks, you get to remove and reinstall the pump all over again.