Re: replacing water pump packing on a 1935 eight

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2023/3/8 18:46:24

The packing gland nut threads are just ordinary common right hand threads. Facing the front of the engine, CCW to loosen.

Though you should be able to manage with Channelocks, a reproduction on the factory water pump wrench has been available for years from Byron York. MSC also offers water pump packing nut wrenches in various sizes.