Help to identify pump "packing"

[fiddlybits]

I'm looking to identify the o-ring "packing" that I have in my coolant pump.
I can find nothing like it out there but it works so well in conjunction with the rear seal that I want to put it in the 3 pumps I am overhauling.

It consists of a brass insert with a seal and two o-rings.

Anyone seen this and know where I can get them?

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

It looks like that fits the front of the brass bushing, so the coolant can still mix with the grease in the bushing. I'd rather have the double lip seal at the rear of the bushing, to keep the coolant and grease seperate.

 

[fiddlybits]

Yes, this is in the brass bushing where the packing rope would normally be. There is a seal at the back of the busing as well.

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

I don't know where you can find that particular seal, but the lead packing rings have been leakproof for me for over 12 years.

 

[Synchro909]

I don't know where you can find that particular seal, but the lead packing rings have been leakproof for me for over 12 years.

I had lead packing rings fail in 3,000 miles - 2 months. A new leakless pump with the neoprene seal is still there 10,000 miles later.

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

I had lead packing rings fail in 3,000 miles - 2 months. A new leakless pump with the neoprene seal is still there 10,000 miles later.

You need a nice smooth shaft and grease around the lead packing rings. Also don't tighten the nut too tight, I kept mine just lightly snugged. I think my packing rings came from Bratton's.
Maybe there are poor quality packing rings being sold by others, but I'm unaware of that.

 

[fiddlybits]

The seal in question is called "Shure-Seal" from BJS Enterprises in Elk Grove Village, IL.

Put it in in place of the packing, finger tighten the packing nut and that's it.