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30Tudor · 05-29-2011, 10:03 PM

We tried the Modern Bearing and Sleeve kit from Brattons. It was very finicky and frustrating to install. I went through 2 kits trying to get one installed because we damaged the sleeve when we pushed it into the bearing cartridge. The fit was really tight (yes we did measure it up before the installation). We were also worried about the locktite used to put the sleeve on the shaft getting into the bearing when we assembled it. It ran well on the car but I definately would not recommend it. You get what you pay for.

The Modern Pump kit from Synders is the way to go. It was really easy to assemble and so far it has worked well on the car.

MODERN BEARING AND SLEEVE

For Year(s): 28-34

This set has a hardened sleeve which you press on your W.P. shaft (your shaft must be .625 diam.). The matching internal needle bearings roll on the hardened sleeve. The tolerance on this set is better than the original giving a smoother roll and less vibration. If using an alternator, this bearing will withstand the additional load better than the stock bearing. This set is the same size as the original bearing and sleeve. Instructions included.

Modern Pump Kit

This kit will convert your pump housing to a modern type. Shaft has a sealed bearing insert that presses into front of pump, and sealed pack nut has built in rear bushing that presses into the...

05-29-2011, 10:03 PM	#14
30Tudor Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 227	Re: Lets talk leakless water pumps! We tried the Modern Bearing and Sleeve kit from Brattons. It was very finicky and frustrating to install. I went through 2 kits trying to get one installed because we damaged the sleeve when we pushed it into the bearing cartridge. The fit was really tight (yes we did measure it up before the installation). We were also worried about the locktite used to put the sleeve on the shaft getting into the bearing when we assembled it. It ran well on the car but I definately would not recommend it. You get what you pay for. The Modern Pump kit from Synders is the way to go. It was really easy to assemble and so far it has worked well on the car. MODERN BEARING AND SLEEVEFor Year(s): 28-34 This set has a hardened sleeve which you press on your W.P. shaft (your shaft must be .625 diam.). The matching internal needle bearings roll on the hardened sleeve. The tolerance on this set is better than the original giving a smoother roll and less vibration. If using an alternator, this bearing will withstand the additional load better than the stock bearing. This set is the same size as the original bearing and sleeve. Instructions included. Modern Pump Kit This kit will convert your pump housing to a modern type. Shaft has a sealed bearing insert that presses into front of pump, and sealed pack nut has built in rear bushing that presses into the... Last edited by 30Tudor; 05-30-2011 at 12:40 AM.