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Offline gerhed

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Leaking Archaeology
« on: February 17, 2008, 12:32:39 PM »
The water pump on my 1930 Model A Ford has been
leaking since I got the car in 1962.
I bought a new pump in 1985, but didn't put it on until last week
on account of it didn't look original.
The "new" one also leaks.--That's progress, I guess.
Original--pictured below

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Re: Leaking Archaeology
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2008, 05:53:25 PM »
I thought you said you got that car in 1932.?  ;)


From the looks of it you could probably pack it your self and stop the leaking.
It doesn't have an adjustable gland nut by chance? Is that a grease fitting?
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Re: Leaking Archaeology
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2008, 05:22:25 AM »
Quote from: Rocking-M on February 17, 2008, 05:53:25 PM
I thought you said you got that car in 1932.?  ;)


From the looks of it you could probably pack it your self and stop the leaking.
It doesn't have an adjustable gland nut by chance? Is that a grease fitting?

The knurled piece is threaded and tightens down on the graphite packing.
Threads on the original are stripped--2--zerk (sp?) fittings also.
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Offline Uncle Ernie

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Re: Leaking Archaeology
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2008, 07:45:22 AM »
After that train runs over you, it probably won't matter anymore, anyway.

(slow train- looks like you still have time to get out of the way  :o )
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Offline Bob Wessner

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Re: Leaking Archaeology
« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2008, 11:27:42 AM »
Quote from: Uncle Ernie on February 18, 2008, 07:45:22 AM
After that train runs over you, it probably won't matter anymore, anyway.

(slow train- looks like you still have time to get out of the way  :o )

 ;D
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Re: Leaking Archaeology
« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2008, 01:28:35 PM »
the new one leaks because the seals/gaskets are dried up,try soaking the pump in antifreeze overnight and see if they swell back up.
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Offline Sam Green Racing

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Re: Leaking Archaeology
« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2008, 02:23:41 PM »
Quote from: Uncle Ernie on February 18, 2008, 07:45:22 AM
After that train runs over you, it probably won't matter anymore, anyway.

(slow train- looks like you still have time to get out of the way  :o )

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Re: Leaking Archaeology
« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2008, 02:30:21 PM »
had the leak for 44yrs
had the pump for 23yrs
man o man, you are just full of action
sorry it didn't fix it maybe the new pump dryrotted?
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