ARUCKEY Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Want to retro-fit my '38 Nash water pump with modern lip seal and remove rope packing. Over the years there have been articles written but I cannot recall in which magazines. Articles give info on dimensions for maching hole and shaft size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gregory Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 This fellow does a lot of rebuilds for the Reo Club of America. My name is Dan Koehler, and I have been a member of the Reo Club of America for over 35 years. I received an email from Marty Moody that you are having trouble with a leaking water pump on a T6. I have never rebuilt a water pump on a T6, but I did several Flying Cloud, and Royale water pumps. I am a retired machinist, with a small machine shop in my basement. When I rebuild the Flying Cloud, and the Royale pumps I use modern ceramic seals, which will last for many years. If the seal would start to leak all that would need replacing is the seal. I know what the T6 water pump looks like, but I never had one apart. If you just want to stick with the graphite sealing material it is available on EBay. If you need a new stainless steel shaft made for your pump I can help you out with that. Then you can use the graphite sealing material which should work fine. If you would like me to rebuild it totally with modern seals I can also do that. Of all the pumps that I have rebuilt with modern ceramic seals I have never had one leak, but if they do I guarantee them for life. If you have any question you can call me at 920-221-0427.Dan KoehlerWinneconne, Wisconsin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trini Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Why buy from evil bay when you can buy from Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikefit Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Dan: Have you done a 4 cylinder Dodge Brothers water pump I had my rebuilt by a local machinist new ss shaft and 3 lip style seals. 2 yrs and it is leaking he has sense passed away. Could you be of help to me. Mike. F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wolfe Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 I replaced the rope seal in my 1930 Chrysler with a lip seal and it hasn't leaked since. I have pictures somewhere that I could look up and send you if needed. A machine shop could counter bore the end of the part the gland nut screws on the install a seal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepher Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 The Flying Dutchman (Wade Jenezon) just rebuilt the water pump on my Rickenbacker. It looks great but I have not installed it yet. Wade did some magic since the pump was in pretty bad shape. He came highly recommended by a Franklin guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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