Re: 1935 water pump leak

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2008/11/11 9:11:51

proposal from a well know rebuilder in the Northwest to overhaul for $195 "with a real seal". My question is, is this a reasonable price?

Not a real easy question to answer, especially in that for me, locating the various parts and doing it myself is part of the fun. But if you don't have the talent or inclination to do it yourself, then you're going to have to go to a rebuilder. If your pump has a scored or galled shaft and the price includes a new shaft, I'd say $195 isn't unreasonable. If all you need is some packing and a packing nut, two inexpensive ball bearings and seals, I'd say it's a bit excessive. Assuming you want to send it out, why not get a price from Gould Rebuilders? 631-269-0093 in Kings Park, NY.