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Synchro909 · 03-24-2026, 06:55 PM

I have posted here in the past that I have converted Model A water pumps to ceramic seals. Usually with ball bearings at the front and in some cases, the original bronze bush at the back. They worked well which led me to consider making them as Terry has decided to do but unlike Terry, I would have shipping to the US and now, Tariffs to contend with apart from the usual American response to something "foreign made". I even looked into having the bodies made by die casting them but the setup costs were too high when those things were considered.
I wish Terry well with this "new" project. I know he will do it well.

03-24-2026, 06:55 PM	#5
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 8,434	Re: New Water Pump with Face Seal I have posted here in the past that I have converted Model A water pumps to ceramic seals. Usually with ball bearings at the front and in some cases, the original bronze bush at the back. They worked well which led me to consider making them as Terry has decided to do but unlike Terry, I would have shipping to the US and now, Tariffs to contend with apart from the usual American response to something "foreign made". I even looked into having the bodies made by die casting them but the setup costs were too high when those things were considered. I wish Terry well with this "new" project. I know he will do it well. __________________ When all is said and done, more is said than done. That's why we judge people on what they do, not what they say. I sometimes wonder what happened to the people who asked me for directions. If I am not in trouble, I've done something wrong.