Re: BigKev's 1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe Sedan

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2009/1/2 10:00:25

Kevin, the "slot' you referred to is the weep hole and liquid at that point indicates a leaking seal as you have already concluded. Personally, I'd send the pump to a good rebuilder like Gould and let him deal with any shaft problem but if you tackle it yourself and find you need to have a shaft made, resist the temptation to use stainless steel, it's a wonderful metal for many purposes but not for this, it surface-galls and will chew your seals. Use hardened drill rod.