1955-62 water pump rebuild help

[kkarrer]

Hello,
      I got that 41 finished and I'm now working a 55 convertible and a 55 Eldorado.  I had Terrill Machine rebuild the Eldo water pump, but I thought I'd get a kit and redo the other one on my own.  I've got a high quality kit, but could use a little help from anyone who has done one of these regarding pressing out and pressing in the new seal, impeller (mine is cast and is in good shape) and bearings.  I don't see any snap rings and I've run the unit through my bead blaster and sprayed some PB Blaster on the shaft so I should be ready to go.  Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Ken Karrer
1941 6227D coupe
1955 62 convertible
kkarrer@austin.rr.com
512-626-7268

[J. Gomez]

Ken,

I did the rebuild on my ’56 water pump and frankly it was a bear of a job following the manual. 

Fist I had to modify a puller to fit the small groves on the impeller since I did not have the proper J-3211-A tool or similar one for the removal.

Second the removal and installation of the bearing/shaft would need to be done with a hydraulic press. There is also a tool J-3249 which I did not have but was able to take measurements before and after to make sure the bearing was set properly.

Last the seat refinishing tool J-2999-A was also not available but I was able to get a machine shop to smooth the face.

If you do not have these tools on hand just be ready for a tough job, as you may have to do a lot of reversed engineering to get it done.

One last thing I apply a light coat of waterproof grease on the seal and the pump seat.

Good luck..!

[Grant Owen]

It is best to get someone that rebuilds the to do the job they have all tools etc , I get mine rebuilt here in New Zealand for about $100 & that includes the parts. Not worth the hassle & aggravation doing it yourself.

[kkarrer]

Thanks guys.  Just thought I'd check with some experts.  I appreciate your reply.
Ken Karrer 1955 model 62 convertible

[okccadman]

Ken,

We use a great guy in Tulsa.  he charges about $65 and we have had no problems whatsoever.  Turnaround time is about a week.

[66 Eldo]

Who is the "great guy in Tulsa'?

[Mike Josephic CLC #3877]

Send it to Arthur Gould.  He's been doing these forever as well as fuel pumps.  He's
in Hemmings and has a web site.

Mike

[walt chomosh #23510]

Who is the "great guy in Tulsa'?

.....the guy is Jerry at (918-834-6779)....I walked into his shop and he had my pump torn down(walking to 2-3 work stations) in approx 45seconds!(it was almost like he does them hourly!) Totally satisfied with his work.