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bikemaniac

07-01-2015 12:30 AM

How to adjust water pump packing nut?

Hi,

I have the normal water pump. What is the correct tightness of the pack nut (the one requiring a special key). Is there a special way of adjusting it correctly?

Lucas

Henry's Lady's Man

07-01-2015 12:46 AM

Re: How to adjust water pump packing nut?

Here is a link from Snyder's, with a word of caution to tighten it gradually, and just enough to stop the leak. This is the link for the special tool.
I have an original water pump, and I bought packing off ebay, but I've never used it and dont know how. - Chuck
http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/water-pump-wrench

katy	07-01-2015 11:00 AM

Re: How to adjust water pump packing nut?

Quote:

Here is a link from Snyder's, with a word of caution to tighten it gradually, and just enough to stop the leak.

They forgot to mention that you should only tighten it w/the engine running and the pump shaft turning.

bikemaniac

07-01-2015 01:05 PM

Re: How to adjust water pump packing nut?

So if I'm driving 5000 mi across USA it is just a matter of checking the nut on a daily basis and turn it a bit if it is leaking? Just continuous adjustments? What spare part do I need if I have reached the "bottom" of the nut?

Lucas

Redbird

07-01-2015 02:58 PM

Re: How to adjust water pump packing nut?

More packing! Always carry a spare.

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