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I found some strange grease fittings on the driveshaft of my 645, so I changed them to zerk fittings. I think that is what I would do at the waterpump also. Some waterpumps have an Oil tube (with spring loaded cover) instead of a grease fitting, so make sure it is a grease fitting before changing it to a zerk. Pumps that have a felt filled oil chamber require about 30 Weight oil, instead of heavy grease.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I found some strange grease fittings on the driveshaft of my 645, so I changed them to zerk fittings. I think that is what I would do at the waterpump also. Some waterpumps have an Oil tube (with spring loaded cover) instead of a grease fitting, so make sure it is a grease fitting before changing it to a zerk. Pumps that have a felt filled oil chamber require about 30 Weight oil, instead of heavy grease. </div></div>

It does have a spring loaded top so it perhaps is a oil fitting. So looks like I'll use some 30W oil.

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Speaking of Zerk fittings, I found an assortment of 110 pieces, in 6 different types and sizes for $9.98 at a local surplus hardware store. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I've seen them for about that price on eBay but you have to pay shipping that way. So, there are many other ways to buy them at lower prices than at the local Napa store. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Which I made the mistake of doing the last time I needed some. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

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I found some alemite to zerk adapters from Automotive Restoration Supply if anyone needs them so you can can use your standard grease gun for zerk fittings. Not cheap but handy. I order a few for a friend as he maintains a 1918 LaFrance Fire Truck.

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I ended up using 50W oil for the water pump since that's what I use in the Bijur system.

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50W should work Great.

Yes, I know the Alemite fittings are Original, but just too much of a hassle, so I just change them. I keep the originals with the cars, in case someone want's to change them back someday.

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