Water pump to backing plate gasket

[76BroncoPete]

Anybody happen to know the part number for the gasket that goes between the water pump and it’s backing plate? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[904Bronco]

Well it can't be an Explorer pump as they don't have one...

So that leaves us with a stock 302 or .... maybe a 5.0 from a Mustang (Fel-Pro 35380 Water Pump Gasket) I believe...

 

[76BroncoPete]

Hey yeah original 302. Sorry for the lack of specifics.

 

[76BroncoPete]

Will a MAHLE K27142 work?

 

[904Bronco]

Will a MAHLE K27142 work?

The picture, when I google it, looks correct.
But not certain it crosses over to your need.
But is this a case where you cannot just go down to the local auto parts store and get one?

 

[76BroncoPete]

Yeah man I should be able to head down to Napa and check. I had one when I was doing a timing chain cover replacement that I probably made every possible mistake during the process. I was being a little bit lazy and always trust the feedback I get here. Thanks for your help. Timing chain cover replacement 2.0 ha

 

[76BroncoPete]

MAHLE K27142 is the correct gasket