repacking water pump?

[Dwight Romberger]

I have to repack my '30 water pump. I read all the threads on it. How do I get all of the old packing out? I tried a small screwdriver, needlenose pliers, bent wire and even yelling at the top of my lungs to scare it out!

What am I missing?

Thanks,

Dwight

Edited March 22, 2013 by Dwight Romberger
bad spelding (see edit history)

[60FlatTop]

That's easy for an old Navy boiler guy. A packing puller: 5 16"Hook Packing Puller 2 | eBay

Bernie

[Dwight Romberger]

Well, shiver me timbers!

Thank you Bernie

[dibarlaw]

Dwight:

When I see you tomorrow for the 1925-45 ressusitation event I should have one for you.

Larry

[Guest WEB 38]

Thank you I Have one laying around for 20 years,now I no what it is Bill

[Brian_Heil]

I bought some old used dental tools at a garage sale years ago. Quality stuff, strong as heck and I think I paid a $1 each. Use them for all sorts of odd jobs. Even a couple tiny drills. Not as much fun as being in a ships boiler room though.

When I bought my '23 Buick it was packed with a leather shoe lace. I could just see some guy fixing his Buick on the side of the road, loose boots and all.