You can also get the Massey-Ferguson replace parts from the dealer, the
parts # are o posted in the VTYR pages, no shafts.
George Richardson wrote:
> The pump supplied by TRF also required grinding, but I'd call it more
> than a little.
>
> The internal components of the replacement pumps don't seem to match the
> original ones. I have an original unit that had the threaded end sheared
> off, and had saved it for parts. Now I have the unit that I just
> replaced on the car, which is also and original one. I plan to use parts
> from each to create one good spare.
>
> Except for the shaft and housing, I believe that TRF stocks all the
> other parts needed for a rebuild of the original units.
>
> "Paul g. Wiegman" wrote:
>
> > The original waterpump on my 1956 TR3 unpacked itself a
> > couple of years ago and I replaced it with an aftermarket.
> > The original had a grease fitting and the others don't.
> > After going through three more pumps in 3 years due to the
> > shaft shearing @ the end of the threaded end, I finally
> > realized that I was putting to much belt tension on the
> > system.
> >
> > But to the point. I have one original with the packing
> > shot, and three "new" pumps with the front end threads
> > broken. Can these be taken apart to swamp parts, and are
> > there any tricks? Anyone have that tee shirt?
> >
> > BTW - If you use a replacement from Moss, MAKE SURE and do a
> > little grinding of the houseing to clear the pully.
> > Otherwise you will enjoy a melodic grinding for mile after
> > mile until you go through the hassel to taking the pump back
> > off and doing what they told you to do in the first place.
> >
> > --
> > Paul g. Wiegman
> > 1956 TR3 TS/14551-L
> > Allison Park, PA
> > USA
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