OC-3 Water Pump

[Nick C.]

I am in the final stages of rebuilding an HG into an OC-3 with a Ware 3-WI Loader and need some input regarding a water pump setup.

I have just purchased a water pump/fan assembly for an OC-3 and was wondering how it connects to the block?  I have not received it yet so I do not have it in my hand to look at.  I am adding this to an IXK3 engine.  Is there a freeze-out plug on the engine face that this pump housing mounts to?  What kind of seal goes between the two?

This project has been a long one and very costly!  I started with the picture you see in my Avitar and will post a completed one when done.  The frame has been changed to the later OC-3 style, new radiator, new idler wheels, rebuilt finals, rebuilt main springs & rollers, new track frames (OC-3 style), new seat mount, rebuilt starter & generator, new hydraulic pump driveline.  $1800 for the base crawler and over $5500 in parts (including loader parts)!

Since the start of this project in 2002 I've purchased two other OC-3's (one with Anderson Blade - newer style & one as a farm crawler to pull plows & disks - 12" grouser plates).  These are addicting!

[John Schwiebert]

Send me your e-mail address and I will scan you a couple of pictures.

[Nick C.]

Thanks John!  I sent you a PM with my email address.