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#516003 - 06/10/08 12:50 PM Water Pump Packing
Paterson Chris Offline
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Registered: 07/05/07
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Hi all --

I need your advise on what sort/ size of packing I should use for a water pump I'm rebuilding on my '22 Paterson phaeton. Packing housing inside diameter at each end is 1-3/16" and the shaft diamter is 3/4". I intend to purchase the stuff at a marine hardware store but before I go in, would like some advice as to what size I should get. Also, should I get the teflon stuff (cheapest) or the regular graphite mix kind? Anyone have any experience with this here?

Thanks

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#516061 - 06/10/08 06:37 PM Re: Water Pump Packing [Re: Paterson Chris]
Mark Shaw Offline
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Registered: 06/08/05
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Loc: Vancouver, WA
Graphoil packing works best. Teflon packing can actually score the shaft if it is too tight.

From your measurements, 3/16 square packing should work fine. Just make sure you cut it at an angle with a razor knife so the ends of the rings overlap (scarpe cut). Also, make sure the cuts are 120 degrees apart when installed. The packing will bulge to fill the gland when properly adjusted.

Packing is designed to leak a drip or two when properly adjusted to keep the seal cool and lubricated. Because most car guys don't like leaks, lubricate the packing gland with waterproof grease for positive sealing. This is the same grease you will find for boat trailer bearings.... This will help seal drips and lubricate the packing while preventing you from overtightening the packing.
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#516079 - 06/10/08 08:49 PM Re: Water Pump Packing [Re: Mark Shaw]
Paterson Chris Offline
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Very good, thank you Matt. I've never seen anything in any of my old car books specific to rebuilding 20s water pumps with these packings. Thanks.

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#516314 - 06/11/08 11:03 PM Re: Water Pump Packing [Re: Paterson Chris]
1929Chrysler Offline
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Registered: 01/11/06
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Mark, Where is the best place to get the graphoil packing?

Thanks
Dan

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#516424 - 06/12/08 12:42 PM Re: Water Pump Packing [Re: Paterson Chris]
Mark Shaw Offline
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Try a local industrial supplier. Most of my distributors carry packing products. Tell me where you are and I can send you a link.

These guys ship anywhere:

http://www.mcmaster.com/
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BCA PWD Director
HCCA Member (Skagit & Portland)
1913 Model 31 Touring
1915 Model C-25 "Speedster"
1924 Model 45 "Roadster Truck"
1929 Model 29-27 Sedan (Now my son's car)
1931 Model 57 Sedan
1938 Model 48 Sedan

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#516482 - 06/12/08 05:01 PM Re: Water Pump Packing [Re: Mark Shaw]
1929Chrysler Offline
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I am in Cleveland, Ohio

Thanks
Dan

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#516506 - 06/12/08 07:37 PM Re: Water Pump Packing [Re: 1929Chrysler]
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Ohio Transmission & Pump
6500 Davis Industrial Parkway Phone: 440.349.3900 E-mail: amackenzie@otpnet.com
Cleveland OH USA 44139 Fax: 440.349.1031 Website: www.otpnet.com
Type: Distributor Office
Brands:
Industries: Chemical, Oil & Gas, Other (General Industry)

Contact Name (Title) Phone Mobile Fax E-mail
Alex Mackenzie 440.349.3900 440.349.1031 amackenzie@otpnet

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