[Public-List] Still leaks - seating the pump

[Gordon Laco]

Thanks

Will be away till the weekend on business, will try the gasket replacement when I'm home and will report results

G

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On Jul 20, 2011, at 11:34 AM, "John Birch" <Sunstone at cogeco.ca> wrote:

> Hey Gord,
> 
> In my Westerbeke tech manual, which I know is a different motor but the Sherwood pump and hookup is quite similar to the Oberdorfer, in the WB Manual, they speak of needing to shim with gaskets sufficient clearance do that the pump drive is not compressing hard into the engine coupling drive slot. They say 1-3 gaskets my be needed to achieve that clearance so that there aren't oil leaks or the risk of damaging the pump seal allowing water to flow into the oil system.
> 
> During tightening they suggest only hand tight, then jog the engine without starting, to ensure the pump coupling seats squarely before final tightening to pattern.
> 
> May well be a similar story with the A4 as their pump configurations and couplings appear almost identical.
> 
> Anyway, just a thought.
> 
> Good luck Gord
> 
> John
> 
> 
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>> 
>> 
>> Gord,
>> 
>> I am not that familiar with the A bomb, but as with most internal combustion engines I can't concieve that the bolts holding the water pump in place would enter into an area of pressurized oil, i.e., an oil gallery. Even if too long a bolt was installed these bolts might only enter into a water jacket area.
>> 
>> I do know that on the Grey Marine and I believe also on the A bomb that the engine oil also lubricates the transmission. Co uld there be a leak between the t ransmission and engine or aft of the transmission? CB has suggested this and that would be my guess as well.
>> 
>> Michael
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>> 
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>> From: "Gordon Laco" <mainstay at csolve.net>
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>> Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 12:55:17 PM
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>> 
>> Hello
>> 
>> The oil is coming from the vicinity if the water pump... It only leaks when the engine is running and it's a slow leak.
>> 
>> I'll write Moyer tomorrow
>> 
>> G
>> 
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