Chev 216 loose piston pin - which one ?

[Mike K]

I spent a little time today facing the water pump seal . There must be lots of ways to do this type of job, I used what I had . Took about .010" off the face .

I plan on using a modern mechanical seal , instead of the 1940's era seal. The modern seals have a hard ceramic face, and they perform much better than the old seals .

[Maurice Donckers]

Never use wheel bearing grease in a water pump , the temperature is too hot , and it will melt out , and run dry . Use special water pump grease ,like what you have to put in a Dodge screw in lubricator

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Maurice Donckers

Never use wheel bearing grease in a water pump , the temperature is too hot , and it will melt out , and run dry . Use special water pump grease ,like what you have to put in a Dodge screw in lubricator

Wheel bearing grease is high temp rated , that is why I am using it . I don't agree with your theory , sorry

BTW I suggest that you do some research before splurting out incorrect information .

Mike

[Richard Farrant]

Mike,
You might find this of interest;
http://www.penriteoil.com.au/product...id_products=88

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Richard Farrant

Mike,
You might find this of interest;
http://www.penriteoil.com.au/product...id_products=88

hi Richard

This the grease I have used in the water pump bearing . It is rated to 200 C ..is that high enough ?

http://www.google.com.au/url?q=http:...M6UzgR5nNAFFaQ

[Maurice Donckers]

Sorry , do some research , I come from the lubricant busines , and if you talk about wheel bearing grease , then this is not high melting point grease by standard , then you should have mentioned it , I just wanted to warn , and help .

[Richard Farrant]

Hi Mike,
I am with Maurice on this, I only use proper water pump grease when overhauling pumps. Having been in vehicle engineering world for 48 years, you learn what to use and what not. It is formulated to work in a pump environment with heat and water present, where wheel bearing grease is not suitable.

regards, Richard