I recently started my 6 cylinder after 34 years of not running. When I started the engine there was a small leak on the front shaft of the water pump. After some research I found that there was a nut on the front of the shaft that if tightened would stop the leak.

I tightened the nut and sure enough the leak stopped. I ordered new packing material. I removed the water pump and tried to loosen the nut. When I turned it the hex part of the packing nut sheared off.

Now I have three problems. 1. I still need to remove the remains of the packing nut. 2. I need to find another compression nut or hopefully the whole packing fittings. 3. I still need to replace the packing and adjust to stop any leaks.

1. Does any one have the packing nut and or the whole assembly?
2. Does anyone have a way to remove the remaining piece of the threaded nut from the part that is attached to the water pump?
3. How tight should the compression nut be? Is tightening the nut just to the point that any leaks stop?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

Mike Gerhold
504-352-3726

Where Are You From? Covington, LA

Do You own a car built by Durant? Yes 1929 Durant M60 4 door sedan

I don't have any parts for you but this is how I was told to adjust the packing nut gland. I used some square section graphite impregnated packing "rope" and there used to be specific water pump grease. Wind the rope into the pump and assemble onto the engine. When you get the engine running and warmed up, use your large heavy "crescent" wrench on the nut and with the engine running at idle just let the weight of the wrench "falling" be enough pressure to tighten the nut until the leak stops. The grease in the fittings is supposed to be the type that doesn't melt so easily in the hot coolant. I had to have a new shaft made because of heavy pitting, and they can actually wear from the graphite rope in years of use.

Where Are You From? orygun

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1930 6-14