Water Soluble Grease

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Forddan

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Hi All

Can you please help me to buy Water Soluble Grease for my 1929 Ford A water pump. What Brand have you used and where I can order ?

The Ford A shops only sell "Water resistant grease" and I do not want that. But when I Google "water soluble grease" the search results are confusing and I am not sure what to buy.

Thank you !!!
Daniel
 
The only problem with greasing the waterpump is over pumping until the grease gets into the waterjacket. If you tend to do that just use chassis grease.
 
J Franklin said:
The only problem with greasing the waterpump is over pumping until the grease gets into the waterjacket. If you tend to do that just use chassis grease.
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Thank you !! But my question was different. Unless chassis grease is "water soluble". In that case, what brand do you use?
 
Why are you wanting water soluble grease for the water pump? It was recommended not using water pump grease because it wouldn't melt in the radiator and clog up the system. Chassis grease if in the radiator can be cleaned out. The trick is to pump sparingly.
 
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J Franklin said:
Why are you wanting water soluble grease for the water pump? It was recommended not using water pump grease because it wouldn't melt in the radiator and clog up the system. Chassis grease if in the radiator can be cleaned out. The trick is to pump sparingly.
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Thank you very much again for taking the time to answer.

Going back to my question, do you know a brand of "water soluble grease" ?
 
We are in different markets so I don't know what products over there do what but I have used the oil out of a radiator stop leak can and throw away the pellets. The problem is that most soluble oils will attack the rubber hoses. I have found a product that doesn't and it is US made so you should be able to get it.
It is made by Cyclo Industries LLC of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. It is called Cooling System Anti Rust & Water pump Lube. It is clear and won't worry the hoses. Their product code is C-51
It is an excellent product.
For removal of rust from an existing system, you can't go past "Liquid Intelligence", an Australian company. Their rust removal process is a two step process and it is important you follow the directions. The end result is an engine and radiator as clean as the day they were made. http://liquidintelligence.com.au/products/engine-cooling-system-cleaning-kit. They also have a good coolant http://liquidintelligence.com.au/model-a-ford-club-members-fix-overheating-engines.
I have no interest in either company.
 
figment said:
you can order it from Snyders
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They only sell "Water proof grease" for the water pump, as I read in another thread here. I went to his online site and I wasn't able to find it is "water soluble"

From Snyder web site

WATER PUMP GREASE
Part # A-8500 Model Year 09-31
This is a modern multi-purpose, hi-temp, water proof grease to be used on the water pump. Also can be used to grease the chassis. U.S.A.

$9.25 EA
 
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The usual water pump grease we buy is not a grease at all. It is a wax that melts in a warm cooling system
 
I don't know of any or what it is used for. I do use soluble oil in the radiator as Synchro909 is describing. If you happen to find any let us know what it is and I will see what its usses are.

Edit: From online I found this.
Water-soluble grease analogs[edit]
In some cases, the lubrication and high viscosity of a grease are desired in situations where non-toxic, non-oil based materials are required. Carboxymethyl cellulose, or CMC, is one popular material used to create a water-based analog of greases. CMC serves to both thicken the solution and add a lubricating effect, and often silicone-based lubricants are added for additional lubrication. The most familiar example of this type of lubricant, used as a surgical and personal lubricant, as K-Y Jelly.
 
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Google search of "water proof grease meanin" below. If this grease gets to the water, I have read in many postings at FordBarn, will be clogging the radiator.

https://www.wikimotors.org/what-is-waterproof-grease.htm

...Waterproof grease is a thick lubricant designed to resist wear and washing away in a variety of settings. It is made by numerous companies, sometimes for very specific applications, and can include a variety of ingredients, such as silicone in its formulation. Like other greases, waterproof grease is semisolid at room temperature and is also highly viscous, not achieving a more fluid texture until very high temperatures are reached. This product can be purchased through numerous suppliers and is also usually available at hardware and automotive supply stores.
Waterproof grease is made from materials designed to resist dissolving in water. When something lubricated with this product is exposed to water, including more corrosive water like salt water or water mixed with chemicals, the grease will cling, rather than washing away. In addition to providing lubrication, waterproof grease also offers protection from corrosion. Water and other fluids cannot penetrate and issues like rust are greatly reduced or prevented.....
 
Simple Green will clean chassis grease from your radiator easier than a wax base lube. The cure is don't pump excess grease into the cooling system. Or use K-Y.
 
Synchro909 said:
Here's one but there will be plenty of others - just compare the components.
https://penriteoil.com.au/assets/pis/WATER PUMP GREASE JULY 2015.pdf
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Thank you very much !!!

Unfortunately the PDF file details that this grease is "water resistant" does not mix with water and can be deposited in radiators reducing their efficiency if you lubricate in excess.

I will not have any issue to use one of these "water proof or water resistant grease" if I really could know what it is " do not lubricate in excess"

What is too much ? Or in other words : what is the amount to be used ?

How I can measure "do not lubricate in excess" ?

Thank you !!!
 
Forddan said:
Thank you very much !!!

Unfortunately the PDF file details that this grease is "water resistant" does not mix with water and can be deposited in radiators reducing their efficiency if you lubricate in excess.

I will not have any issue to use one of these "water proof or water resistant grease" if I really could know what it is " do not lubricate in excess"

What is too much ? Or in other words : what is the amount to be used ?

How I can measure "do not lubricate in excess" ?

Thank you !!!
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The fitting on the rear bearing of the water pump has a cap on it. I put some lube in the cap and screw it on, forcing lube into the bearing. With a good bearing, you will feel the resistance. I give it a half to one turn when I lube the distributor. (about 300 miles) If you think that is not enough, I suggest running a lubricating additive in the water, Like the Cyclo one I mentioned above.
 
Forddan said:
Thank you very much !!!


What is too much ? Or in other words : what is the amount to be used ?

How I can measure "do not lubricate in excess" ?

Thank you !!!
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Take your grease gun and give it 1 pump and measure the amount of grease that exits. Use the amount as a judgment on the number of pumps needed usually 1 or 2. Just don't take it to the local garage for a lube job! Want another grease area to worryt about? The zerks on the rear axle shafts need the same care in not overgreasing. 3-4 pumps there are all that is needed.
 
I use K-Y jelly in a lube cup
 

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