Studebaker1965 Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Hi all, On my 37 Dictator, it has the grease cap at the water pump. I did buy water pump grease at a restoration company. What is the method for filling the cap? Is it as simple as filling the cap with grease and then screwing it on? I don’t see any springs or anything on the inside. I also don’t want it to fall off while driving. Thanks. nate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studeboy Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Yes that simple. And give it a turn every so many miles to relubricate until it bottoms out. A system commonly used on farm machinery in the early 20th century. No need to even have the grease gun handy to grease the fitting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 And better WITHOUT a grease gun, and not just on Studebakers. On quite a few cars you can easily break the water pump casting with a grease gun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Those cars with zerk fittings on the water pump (I'm talking about YOU, 1937-48 Cad V8s!), were delivered with a short water pump grease gun operated by *turning* a T-handle on the end 90 or 180 degrees for a dose. That is, a lever-operated grease gun will blow the damn seals! I recommend a good ol' grease cup for water pumps all the time except show judging when you can remove the grease cup and install the zerk. I don't trust my memory.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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