Re: Water Pump Question 1940 - 110

Posted by Jim in Boone On 2014/6/15 18:47:49

Thanks everyone for your suggestions and comments.

"PS - Remember when reinstalling to use gasket shellac on the threads as they go into the water jacket. Also note which bolts use a copper sealing washer under the head - you should be also able to identify these by the recess on the pump casting."

Dave, washers were split ring lock washers, I'll try to find some copper sealing washers, I see the recess on 2 locations on the new pump casting. When I look for gasket shellac what sort of container should I be expecting? I asked for gasket sealer at NAPA and was given a tube or RTV silicone which doesn't sound like what I really needed.

"Thirdly, if you don't have experience doing that kind of stuff then check around machine shops and get a fellow to come out to your place and do the job."

Tim, your third suggestion would definitely be my first choice, 50 years ago maybe, but today I don't think I feel that talented, just hope there is a talented fellow in the area willing to take on the job.

Thanks, Jim