05-26-2018, 06:52 PM | #1 |
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water pump
Is there any way of identifying whether the water pump is of the leakless type as opposed to the original ?mine still has two grease nipples but I am unable to force any grease into them,so suspect it may be the former.thanks Vic
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05-26-2018, 09:26 PM | #2 |
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Re: water pump
The front grease fitting on the leakless type is for show only. The rear fitting should take grease but recommended only a small amount every 500 miles. The leakless type has a sealed front bearing and does not require the packing material used in the original pump.
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05-27-2018, 09:32 AM | #3 |
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Re: water pump
Everybody & their Dogs make THEIR versions of "LEAKLESS"??? water pumps!
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05-27-2018, 10:12 AM | #4 |
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Re: water pump
The leakless part of a leakless water pump is a lip seal in the rear bushing,you can use a grease type front bearing.
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05-27-2018, 10:24 AM | #5 |
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Re: water pump
Easy to become an expert on water pumps. Get a usable core at a swap meet, buy the parts kit and have at it. Original is simple and modern is something that you probably can't get parts for anyway. Simplicity is what's good about an A and it works well.
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05-27-2018, 12:20 PM | #6 |
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05-27-2018, 01:48 PM | #7 |
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Re: water pump
It takes disassembly to determine if its a leakless pump
The picture I posted shows what to look for.There are all types of bearings available,from sealed to stock. |
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