> I put a new, reproduction water pump (the one with the grease zerk)
> in my 1960 TR3 last September. Today, after about 1500 miles since
> installation, the center broke out of the pump pulley while driving. In
addition to the broken pulley, two
> other things appear not quite right with the water pump. The
> bearings feel awful--sorta catching and grinding--and both the pulley
> key and the keyway in the impeller shaft are badly worn.
Bob,
Three things I can think of could be contributors or culprits: 1) the pump
had a grease fitting, but it may never have allowed grease to the bearings
(or greasing it was forgotten altogether, easy enough); 2) the tension on
the fan belt was waaaay too tight; or 3) the pump was defective from the
manufacturer.
Terry Smith
'59 TR3A (Body still off, rest pretty much back on!)
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