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Re: rebuilding spitfire waterpump

To: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
Subject: Re: rebuilding spitfire waterpump
From: "Brad Kahler" <brad.kahler@141.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 09:17:38 -0000
>       It is actually an integrated shaft bearing assembly somewhat unique to
> water pumps and fairly specific to this range of Triumph pumps. The seal is
> a mechanical carbon faced seal running on the impeller face. Not hard to
> rebuild if you invest in some jigs and pump bearings. If I remember
> correctly the pulley end is a different diameter shaft from the impeller
> end. Not really off -the- shelf parts, unless the shelf is at a pump
> rebuilder's shop.

Hi Peter,

Thats what I was afraid of.  Guess it would be simplier to just order a pump 
from Nigel at Spitbits.  I was just hoping that the bearing units would be 
standard as would the seal.  Not my day I guess!

Thanks

Brad  (Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
My Triumph Web Site Http://www.141.com/triumphs (updated 12/12/99)
My Dodge Web Site Http://www.141.com/dodge (updated 4/7/99)

1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L -- Now camber compensated!
1962 TR4 CT288L -- lots & lots of teeny pieces           
1962 TR3B TCF1564L (in the barn)
1953 Mayflower TT29490LDL (in the driveway)
1951 1/2 ton Dodge Truck B-3-B-108


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