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IP: 199.66.171.157
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Leaky water pump (with new seals)
Hello!
I finally got my Atomic four running a few weeks ago (woohoo!). I noticed the water pump was leaking as the engine ran, so I replaced the seals and reinstalled it (the Oberdorfer logos on the seals were facing each other so I am fairly certain they were at least oriented correctly when they were installed). I tried running it with the new seals for the first time today and there was still a pretty heavy leak coming out of the pump. I tightened the grease cup which reduced the flow to a slow but steady drip. I tightened the grease cup multiple times while the engine was running and it seemed to get tighter but then keep turning when I tried again a few minutes later. I also noticed some grease leaking out of the bottom of the pump. Anyone else have a similar experience? Should my pump be leaking at all? Thanks in advance for your replies! Laura |
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IP: 70.185.132.167
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Question:
Did you replace the shaft also? If the shaft is scored where it contacts the seals your chances of the water pump not leaking are slim to none. As I recall* you can pull the shaft out to have a look at it while the pump is still installed. TRUE GRIT *Switched to a MMI pump years ago. Very happy with it. Edit: If the shaft is scored maybe the scoring tore the new seals up. Hope not. Last edited by JOHN COOKSON; 12-08-2019 at 08:59 PM. |
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ndutton (12-09-2019) |
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IP: 32.211.28.40
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Laura,
You've got to remember the age of the old Oberdorfer pumps. I played with mine for years trying to stop the leak - was never successful. Seals and shaft can be replaced, but the entire pump body wears too. Not an issue (plenty of water out there, deep bilge) until I changed to glycol cooling. Then I was leaking glycol, not sea water - it was like losing blood (you only have so much). You can buy a new Oberdorfer pump, but why? The Moyer pump has ball bearings and a face seal. It's a better pump. The pain of paying for it goes away, leaving you the joy of a good pump. |
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IP: 64.115.158.164
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Laura,
I replaced my original Ober pump with a MMI pump (twice) If you are inclined to rebuilt an original pump, I'll gladly send one to you for postage. I believe I have 2 oberdorfer pumps as well as an early model pump. |
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