Stepdown 262ci engine water pumps - ?Have grease fittings?

Xerxes
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I have been hearing a whine at low RPM from the front of my 1951 Super 6, 262ci.

I am pretty sure it is not the belt, so possibly it is the water pump? In the past, I have seen a collant additive that supposedly lubes the water pump, but I don't know if this can actually get to bearings.

I asked ChatGPT if there was a way to lubricate the water pump, and it answered back that the 262 should have a grease fitting OR at least have a plug that can be removed and fitting inserted.


I check my water pump, but on cursory look and touch, can find no such fitting or plug.

IS THERE A GREASE FITTING (or plug) on these engines' water pumps?


Thanks.

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  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
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    Definitely no grease fitting. The bearing is sealed. If the bearing is on the way out it usually growls rather than whines. It could be the generator. Try using a stethescope.

  • atc
    atc Member
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    I came here to also comment stethoscope. Especially with a long brass rod on the end. Wonderful for finding ticking valves or clacking fuel pumps, bad bearings, etc.

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  • Xerxes
    Xerxes Member

    Great! Thanks to both! Will do when I return to US.

    ALSO, makes sense, as my battery is exhausted after a 3 mile drive (Have not driven it in about one year (just test starts and to get juices flowing)

    Ref GEN, I plan on converting to 12V so will be replacing with a GM Alternator anyway.

  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor

    Your decision, but 12 volts can lead to different problems.

  • atc
    atc Member

    I have no regrets with my 12V conversion. When done right and with a fully restored system, it is an excellent modification that helps me drive my car more often and for more miles.

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