Re: 1949 - 288 water pump repair

Posted by Mark Hill On 2013/6/13 14:53:47

D-train. That was part of the problem with my pump. The lock ring was not installed when whom ever had it apart before me. They installed the shaft too far which in turn placed the impeller too far away from the housing which confirmed my low flow in the rad. As far as getting the retainer out, remember that it is likely just a wire that goes around the bearing fitting in the groove in the bearing and the housing when aligned. Quite possible that it's rusted in place. Try penetrating oils, tapping gently around the housing at the retainer., Possibly some gentle heat, but not enough to burn off the penetrating oil. The idea is to warm the housing enough to expand it to help the oil get in the groove. Failing that, I used the following to remove a piston that was rusted in the barrel of a 16 HP small engine. It actually worked, to my surprise. Go and get some of the original recipe name brand cola. Enough to soak the whole pump in it. It may get in there and loosen the retainer. Again, maybe removing it a couple of times to tap at the retainer. These are just some suggestions. Hope one of them work for you.