VCCA Home Forums TECHNICAL - 1945 AND EARLIER 1912-1928 Water pump grease.

I am currently using boat wheel bearing grease in my waterpump grease cup(1928 engine). I am concerned about grease entering into the cooling system and settling to the bottom of the radiator and eventually plugging the radiator. Is there a better grease to use, or can the waterpump be rebuilt to use a sealed bearing?

Thanks,
James.

You should be using regular water pump grease. You can purchase it here: http://www.lubriplate.com/

:) :grin:

The grease will settle as you say, slowly but inevitable. So you must keep an eye on this and clean the bottom tank to avoid plugging/boiling before it could damage the engine.

Use grease ment for the water pump.

:vcca:

Thanks fot the waterpump grease info.

James,
VCCA member

The proper water pump grease that should be used,is a calcium based type.It's a very thick,tan brown colour,and is partially soluble in water.But as Solan mentioned,after a period of time,
it will buld up inside the water passages in the head,block & radiator core,and this type of grease can be easily flushed out.

Thanks again CP'S29. I'll make sure to flush it right away!

James