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vic · 05-26-2018, 06:52 PM

Is there any way of identifying whether the water pump is of the leakless type as opposed to the original ?mine still has two grease nipples but I am unable to force any grease into them,so suspect it may be the former.thanks Vic

kd4lok · 05-26-2018, 09:26 PM

The front grease fitting on the leakless type is for show only. The rear fitting should take grease but recommended only a small amount every 500 miles. The leakless type has a sealed front bearing and does not require the packing material used in the original pump.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 05-27-2018, 09:32 AM

Everybody & their Dogs make THEIR versions of "LEAKLESS"??? water pumps!
Bill W. & the trusty Dog

Railcarmover · 05-27-2018, 10:12 AM

The leakless part of a leakless water pump is a lip seal in the rear bushing,you can use a grease type front bearing.

100IH · 05-27-2018, 10:24 AM

Easy to become an expert on water pumps. Get a usable core at a swap meet, buy the parts kit and have at it. Original is simple and modern is something that you probably can't get parts for anyway. Simplicity is what's good about an A and it works well.

jhowes · 05-27-2018, 12:20 PM

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I understood that there are 2 types of leakless pumps. One has stops so that the thrust is not dependent on the stop in the head. Also, one has the bearing that does not require any lubrication as stated above, the other has a greaseless bearing on both ends and therefore does not require and lubrication at all. The OP wanted to know how to tell the difference between the farious types including the originals. So far that is not answered here. Jack

Railcarmover · 05-27-2018, 01:48 PM

It takes disassembly to determine if its a leakless pump
The picture I posted shows what to look for.There are all types of bearings available,from sealed to stock.

05-26-2018, 06:52 PM	#1
vic Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: auckland;new zealand Posts: 53	water pump Is there any way of identifying whether the water pump is of the leakless type as opposed to the original ?mine still has two grease nipples but I am unable to force any grease into them,so suspect it may be the former.thanks Vic

05-26-2018, 09:26 PM	#2
kd4lok Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Central FL Posts: 72	Re: water pump The front grease fitting on the leakless type is for show only. The rear fitting should take grease but recommended only a small amount every 500 miles. The leakless type has a sealed front bearing and does not require the packing material used in the original pump. __________________ Bob

05-27-2018, 09:32 AM	#3
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: water pump Everybody & their Dogs make THEIR versions of "LEAKLESS"??? water pumps! Bill W. & the trusty Dog __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

05-27-2018, 10:12 AM	#4
Railcarmover BANNED Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,262	Re: water pump The leakless part of a leakless water pump is a lip seal in the rear bushing,you can use a grease type front bearing.

05-27-2018, 10:24 AM	#5
100IH Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SW Idaho Posts: 970	Re: water pump Easy to become an expert on water pumps. Get a usable core at a swap meet, buy the parts kit and have at it. Original is simple and modern is something that you probably can't get parts for anyway. Simplicity is what's good about an A and it works well.

05-27-2018, 12:20 PM	#6
jhowes Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: upstate NY near Mass border Posts: 789	Re: water pump Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I understood that there are 2 types of leakless pumps. One has stops so that the thrust is not dependent on the stop in the head. Also, one has the bearing that does not require any lubrication as stated above, the other has a greaseless bearing on both ends and therefore does not require and lubrication at all. The OP wanted to know how to tell the difference between the farious types including the originals. So far that is not answered here. Jack Last edited by jhowes; 05-27-2018 at 12:22 PM. Reason: miss spelled

05-27-2018, 01:48 PM	#7
Railcarmover BANNED Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,262	Re: water pump It takes disassembly to determine if its a leakless pump The picture I posted shows what to look for.There are all types of bearings available,from sealed to stock.