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Coolant drained, (well most of it anyway) and factory impeller cover removed. Gasket area cleaned. New Athena gasket prepped with a light coat of water pump and thermostat sealant.
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My dear friend Evans Ward gave me this quick drain impeller cover that enables no mess draining without having to remove the bottom radiator hose. Thanks Evans!!! The cylinder drain bolts declined to be removed so I got most of the old coolant out (which looked just as good as it did when it was put in there) and added back 50/50 mix of distilled water and antifreeze plus 6 capfuls of water wetter.
Hooked up my alternate fuel source and ran it up. No leaks noted.