Water Pump Mechanical Seal

[Swampy]

Anybody ever replace the mechanical seal behind the water pump on a 600 or 700? Can this be done without pulling the motor?

 

[NapaMatt]

Got to take the engine OUT!

 

[410Fortune]

engine must come out
First time I had to do it, took about 4 hours to get engine out
I rode the sled the next day

Now it takes alot less time, these are simple to pull the engine on IMO. Make sure you have Ford fuel line tool

It takes about as much time to clean and drive in the new seal, as it does to pull engine.

Be careful seal is delicate / two piece and can come apart if you don't install it correctly.