Re: [Healeys] Water pump recommendations

[Hank Leach via Healeys <healeys@autox.team.net>]

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<div>When I did my 100, in 2015, I took the original pump to a very good =
machinist who fashioned a seal out of delrin and he figured out the correct=
 spring pressure using an original NOS part and the pump works perfect to =
date.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>AH Spares professes that they have the =
best pump. Many other aftermarket makers, including County, make junk. =
Using the original parts can work if you have someone who understands pumps=
.The proper spring pressure is critical to prevent leaks and the seal being=
 made out of delrin resists wear from vibration. This machinist worked for =
an agricultural supply company. Hank<br>-------------------- <br><br>From: =
"Michael Oritt" &lt;michael.oritt@gmail.com&gt; <br>To: "Austin Healey" =
&lt;healeys@autox.team.net&gt; <br>Sent: Wed, Dec 20 2023 06:35 PM =
<br>Subject: [Healeys] Water pump recommendations </div>
<div>
<div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"color: #3333ff;">The engine in my 100=
 will be out soon and I'd like to replace the present&nbsp;water pump =
PROVIDED there has been a scientific breakthrough in the manufacturing of =
this often problematic piece of equipment.</div>
<div =
class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"color: #3333ff;">&nbsp;</div>
<div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"color: #3333ff;">Is anyone making or =
reconditioning pumps that offer&nbsp;a real improvement of what is =
generally offered to us?</div>
<div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"color:=
 #3333ff;">&nbsp;</div>
<div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"color: =
#3333ff;">Best--Michael Oritt</div>
</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
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