How much play should there be on the water pump shaft?

[Chargeraddict]

I installed a new water pump not to long ago and I can wiggle the fan/pulley a little, I assume it should be tighter than that? Or is there always a little play on these pump shafts? ( i made sure bolts are all tight )

[b5blue]

No play..did you tighten down the fan/spacer all the way? Better check the bolts.

[flyinlow]

They are tight when new. It is not uncommon to see a little play as they get alot of miles on them. As long as the bearing is quiet and the seal is not leaking I would not worry about it for a weekend cruiser.

I have driven ones with play in them for thousands of miles back in the days when I drove my 68 R/T to work every day. Pumps seam to last about 50,000 miles or so.

[Chargeraddict]

could you actually wiggle the fan and pully a bit?