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04-23-2014, 09:57 PM | #1 |
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Extra water pump grease
I was given a couple gallons of pennzoil #362 water pump grease. Is this stuff still relevant?
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04-23-2014, 10:23 PM | #2 |
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Re: Extra water pump grease
Use regular wheel bearing grease in water pump.
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04-24-2014, 07:34 AM | #3 |
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Re: Extra water pump grease
Speaking of water pump grease, should one use a different type? Also, wondering if the grease could pass into the water jack?
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04-24-2014, 07:59 AM | #4 | |
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Re: Extra water pump grease
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BTW, in the 10 years I've been running my restored water pump, I don't think I greased the rear bushing more than three times. and only checked the packing nut a couple times to see how tight it was. I keep it just lightly tightened. The rear bushing is still nice with no slop. |
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04-24-2014, 08:23 AM | #5 |
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Re: Extra water pump grease
The Model B water pump was similar to the Model A pump and in the 1932 Service Bulletins it states that the Model B and the V8 water pumps were designed to use pressure gun lubricants, and to avoid use of special water pump lubricants. The reason given was that water pump lubricants have a melting point higher than the maximum water temperature, which allows any surplus grease to enter the cooling system and block radiator tubes. I know that is 1932 era advice and may not be applicable today with modern lubricants. Maybe someone with knowledge of todays lubricants can give us an update.
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04-24-2014, 08:09 AM | #6 |
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