Fel-Pro 10738 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Fel-Pro 10738 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Fel-Pro 10738 is an engine water pump gasket built for sealing performance in classic Ford and Mercury applications. It uses application-specific materials to help deliver a precise seal where the water pump meets the engine, supporting reliable cooling-system service on vintage vehicles.

Key Features

• Engine water pump gasket for cooling-system sealing
• Thickness: 0.015 in. for a low-profile sealing surface
• Performance grade construction
• Outside diameter: 6.480 in.
• Mounting hole quantity: 4 with 0.344 in. mounting hole diameter
• Fel-Pro sealing materials are selected for vehicle-specific fit and durability

Detailed Description

Fel-Pro 10738 is an OE-style water pump gasket for classic Ford and Mercury engines that require a precise seal at the pump-to-engine interface. The 0.015-inch thickness and 6.480-inch outside diameter support accurate alignment on the mounting surface, while the four-hole pattern and 0.344-inch mounting holes match the intended application. This part cross-references MAHLE K27542 for the same application. Compatible With 1954-1965 Ford F-100, 1954-1965 Ford F-250, 1954-1965 Ford F-350, 1957-1962 Mercury Colony Park, and 1955-1958 Ford Thunderbird.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant seepage at the water pump mounting surface
• Loss of sealing integrity after pump service
• Leak paths caused by worn or compressed gasket material
• Improper sealing on classic Ford and Mercury cooling-system repairs
• Fitment issues when replacing a water pump gasket on vintage trucks and cars

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and remove old gasket material, corrosion, and coolant residue. Verify the water pump flange and engine surface are flat and free of damage before assembly. Match the gasket opening and bolt pattern to the application before tightening fasteners evenly to promote uniform sealing.

Quality Assurance

Fel-Pro gaskets are engineered with application-specific materials to provide full vehicle sealing performance and the durability professionals expect in service work.