Thanks CFFisher. I had to replace a lower hose that leaked, and the replacement doesn't have springs inside like the old one. Didn't think of that. As for the water pump, I had the guys at Lane Automotive pull one of the chrome Mr. Gasket ones off the shelf. (I thought being from Constantine you probably knew about Lane - I'm in Elkhart). Is there a way I can tell from the outside of the pump whether it is spinning the right way for my 350?

Thanks!