Brand new water pump squeal?

[Killscreen123]

Hey Everyone,


I bought a new water pump for my 1956 Ford 640, as the one currently on the tractor had a high pitch squeak, and had a slow coolant leak. With the cold Canadian winter over, I decided to replace the pump today.


I put the new pump on, with a TINY bit of RTV on the gasket and reassembled the tractor. I made sure everything was where it was supposed to be and fired it up.

The fan was rubbing ever so slightly on the shroud (even though i triple checked) on start up. After testing it a few more times I managed to eliminate the fan rubbing. It did not leak a single drop of coolant, so I figured it was a job well done.

Everything seemed to be working great until a few minutes went by and a VERY loud squealing/whining came from the tractor. I thought maybe it was the new belt so put the old one on. Nope, still squealing. I took the belt off and spun the fan/water pump by hand and sure enough it squealed and whined. Is my brand new water pump ruined??

Before I put it on I double checked to make sure it was the exact same as the old one. As well, I spun it 20-30 times by hand and it was tight, smooth, and silent unlike my old pump.

Anyone here ever get a bad water pump BRAND NEW out of the box? I'm pretty frustrated and am not sure if I'm missing something?

 

[fried1765]

Hey Everyone,


I bought a new water pump for my 1956 Ford 640, as the one currently on the tractor had a high pitch squeak, and had a slow coolant leak. With the cold Canadian winter over, I decided to replace the pump today.


I put the new pump on, with a TINY bit of RTV on the gasket and reassembled the tractor. I made sure everything was where it was supposed to be and fired it up.

The fan was rubbing ever so slightly on the shroud (even though i triple checked) on start up. After testing it a few more times I managed to eliminate the fan rubbing. It did not leak a single drop of coolant, so I figured it was a job well done.

Everything seemed to be working great until a few minutes went by and a VERY loud squealing/whining came from the tractor. I thought maybe it was the new belt so put the old one on. Nope, still squealing. I took the belt off and spun the fan/water pump by hand and sure enough it squealed and whined. Is my brand new water pump ruined??

Before I put it on I double checked to make sure it was the exact same as the old one. As well, I spun it 20-30 times by hand and it was tight, smooth, and silent unlike my old pump.

Anyone here ever get a bad water pump BRAND NEW out of the box? I'm pretty frustrated and am not sure if I'm missing something?

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[5030]

Made in CHINA !!!!
Comes with free Covid-19.

Right on................:laughing:

You get what you pay for...

 

[Gem99ultra]

I'm guessing that the new pump came with a defective bearing. I think I'd pull it right back off and send it back for an exchange - if the seller is agreeable.

 

[dougtrr2]

Yes, it is possible to get one bad out of the box. Many years ago I went the the local autoparts store for a water pump. The man behind the counter brought me out the last one they had in stock for my model. He refused to sell it to me. He tried to turn the shaft and and he said it felt too stiff so he wouldn't sell it. Oh, for customer service like that.

Doug in SW IA