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Looks like all the studs sheared off. You are definitely going to need a water pump, but I'm concerned that you kept going after the water pump ceased to function. Before you spend money on a water pump and other parts, you need to assess the damage to the cylinder head, pistons and cylinder walls. Check the following in this order: First check to see if the oil looks like a chocolate milkshake. If the oil looks clear, then check to see if there's any oil sludge in the radiator. Next, pull all the spark plugs, remove the distributor cap and turn the engine over by hand with a ratchet, noting if it binds up anywhere and that the distributor rotor turns. If it turns freely without binding and the distributor is rotating, then you may have dodged a bullet and it should be safe to try to start it. Last, put the spark plugs back, charge the battery and go ahead and try to start it. Don't run it for more than a minute without the belts in place, but if it starts and runs with a fresh battery then the engine is still ok and you can spend money on a new water pump and get a used replacement pulley. But if any of the previous tests are not good, then no point buying a water pump for a boat anchor.