[oletrucks] i hope not off topic Water Pump

["Tom C." <c_tom@bellsouth.net>]

I have a 1997 Chevy S-10 with a 4.3 6 cylinder engine. I am attempting to
change the water pump but having some challenges.
There is a large nut that hold the clutch fan to the water pump. Is there a
special tool to remove this nut and also is it left or right handed threads.
Is there a trick to holding the pully so it doesn't turn while trying to
loosen the nut?
I have asked a few people around here and i get a different answer
everytime. I hope someone here can help me out...thanks
Tom
55 TF
97 S-10

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