M35A2 Booster Pump tightening

[Dasgog]

Hello

I was wondering and hoping I was not looking outside the box on this one. From my experience you can not take booster pump off (2 long bolts hitting steering column) unless you take IP put it tilt engine. Unable to tilt engine and really don’t wanna remove IP 3rd time in 2 months. So.
Aside from a 7/16 socket and or wrench (both standard) are there any other cool or weird tools where I can TIGHTEN the bottom of the 2 bolts? I’m having seepage, not dripping, from bottom. It has a new o ring and I changed the 4 screw bolts with hex screws and everything is tightened nicely so either the machines metal just isn’t sitting regardless of what I do or I may have to tighten that bottom bolt.

suggestions?

 

[Sgt C]

I have the same problem. Unfortunately I ended up pulling the IP. I found some scratches on the machined surface of the cover plate. I'm lapping it now.

 

[Dasgog]

I have the same problem. Unfortunately I ended up pulling the IP. I found some scratches on the machined surface of the cover plate. I'm lapping it now.

Yeah after 3rd attempt, various other reasons, I finally got it all out back together 0 leaks. Though several have recommended several products, the time and place where I was I had picked upPermatex 20539 Indian Head Gasket Shellac Compound

 

[Sgt C]

I ended up borrowing a 1200 mesh diamond lap from a friend. I definitely had some high spots. Took some work but was able to lap both surfaces to a smooth, even surface. I'll know if it worked by Saturday.

 

[gringeltaube]

...... I definitely had some high spots. Took some work but was able to lap both surfaces to a smooth, even surface. I'll know if it worked by Saturday.

All good but next time don't be afraid of adding just a thin film of a "modern" (anaerobic) sealant like Loctite 515, or better 518, to either one of the two surfaces.
That alone is what is being used today on all engine components, in between machined surfaces, replacing the classic, shellac-based sealants - as well as paper gaskets, of the good-old days...

 

[Sgt C]

I'm hoping this is the last time I pul the IP for many years...