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Water Pump Zerk Fitting Thread Size
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2016 9:54 am
by ShowMePatrol
Good Sunday morning! I was wondering if anyone knew what size thread the water pump zerk fitting is? The zerk fitting was missing from my WP after I received it back from a recent rebuild.
Thanks!
ShowMe
Re: Water Pump Zerk Fitting Thread Size
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2016 10:04 am
by ShowMePatrol
Is it possible that a sealed bearing was used during the rebuild so the zerk wasn't replaced? I think that may be the case. I just don't like having an open hole at the top of the water pump.
Re: Water Pump Zerk Fitting Thread Size
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2016 12:41 pm
by RiverPatrol
Yes, they most likely used a sealed bearing. It was only the very early waterpumps that had the Siri fitting for greasing, the later ones, after about '65, came with sealed bearings. Sounds like it's good to go.
Re: Water Pump Zerk Fitting Thread Size
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2016 1:43 pm
by ShowMePatrol
Thanks!!!
Re: Water Pump Zerk Fitting Thread Size
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2016 7:37 pm
by Esteban
Without knowing what bearing was installed, I will put the Zerk fitting there. You might have to do a couple of trials to find the right one.