1933 model B water pump leaking

FrankWest

FrankWest

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Just when you thought everything was rosy.....It's always something!

What are my options? Is there a leak less rebuild kit or is that only for Model A's.
 
In fact the official Ford manual way involves a screwdriver: Stick the screwdriver into a notch on the nut and lever against the housing.
 
Yes, but you run the risk of buggering up the die cast zinc nut. The wrench is dirt cheap ($2?), why not wait.
 
DavidG said:
Yes, but you run the risk of buggering up the die cast zinc nut. The wrench is dirt cheap ($2?), why not wait.
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Thanks
I ordered an original wrench for 6$ postage paid!
No rush.. I have to install my exhaust manifold anyway. And try to see how the existing fuel line is attached to the tank. Is that connect visible or hidden under something.
The things ya Gotta know!
 
You likely will not be able to see it well from beneath the car. There's an access plate in the floor underneath your car's rear seat cushion. It is directly above where the fuel and air lines attach to the unit in the tank that creates the air pressure that operates the fuel gauge on the instrument panel.
 
DavidG said:
You likely will not be able to see it well from beneath the car. There's an access plate in the floor underneath your car's rear seat cushion. It is directly above where the fuel and air lines attach to the unit in the tank that creates the air pressure that operates the fuel gauge on the instrument panel.
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Thanks.....David you are a life saver.
 
Loosen the packing nut ALL the way so there is space between the
nut and the pump. Go to the hardware store and get some graphite
or Teflon packing material that's less than 1/8" in diameter. Looking from
the front of the engine toward the radiator wrap 3 or 4 turns of the
packing clockwise around the shaft. Clockwise so the end of the nut
helps tighten the packing as you tighten it. With the fan belt loose
tighten the nut until you fell the packing drag on the shaft. If the nut
go's way into the pump loosen the nut and add more packing and
readjust drag. This should be good for a few years with small
adjustments if it drips. G.M.
 
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G.M. said:
Loosen the packing nut ALL the way so there is space between the
nut and the pump. Go to the hardware store and get some graphite
or Teflon packing tape that's less than 1/8" in diameter. Looking from
the front of the engine toward the radiator wrap 3 or 4 turns of the
packing clockwise around the shaft. Clockwise so the end of the nut
helps tighten the packing as you tighten it. With the fan belt loose
tighten the nut until you fell the packing drag on the shaft. If the nut
go's way into the pump loosen the nut and add more packing and
readjust drag. This should be good for a few years with small
adjustments if it drips. G.M.
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Thanks for your help.. I have NO experience with this water pump and your tips are great.
 
G.M. said:
Loosen the packing nut ALL the way so there is space between the
nut and the pump. Go to the hardware store and get some graphite
or Teflon packing material that's less than 1/8" in diameter. Looking from
the front of the engine toward the radiator wrap 3 or 4 turns of the
packing clockwise around the shaft. Clockwise so the end of the nut
helps tighten the packing as you tighten it. With the fan belt loose
tighten the nut until you fell the packing drag on the shaft. If the nut
go's way into the pump loosen the nut and add more packing and
readjust drag. This should be good for a few years with small
adjustments if it drips. G.M.
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yes used that many times for my model A s works like a champ
 
Or...you could buy a 'leakless" packing nut from one of the Model A vendors. They sell them in Zinc or Brass finish. I believe the Zinc colored one is correct for your '33.
I have had one on my '32 B for years......... still "leakless".
ME....... on the other hand...not so much......
 
32phil said:
Or...you could buy a 'leakless" packing nut from one of the Model A vendors. They sell them in Zinc or Brass finish. I believe the Zinc colored one is correct for your '33.
I have had one on my '32 B for years......... still "leakless".
ME....... on the other hand...not so much......
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Sounds great. Any special washers or preparation? Or Just remove old one and screw on the new one?
 
Well to remove the old one you need to take the pump off and remove the
fan to get the shaft out.

Bob
 
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