tbirdman Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I have a lubrication fitting on the water pump. It's not a grease fitting like a zerk or alemite. What kind of lubrication should I use. I couldn't find anything on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbirdman Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 <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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 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="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbirdman Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 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.Automotive Restoration Supply I ended up using 50W oil for the water pump since that's what I use in the Bijur system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I don't think that makes me a 'Radical Customizer'. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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