Water pump dripping 5.0 GL

[Laneman25]

I think its the water pump, hard to tell. All hoses are tight. Anyway, it's about 1 drop per second. Can I run it once this weekend, or is this a high risk?

 

[Scott Danforth]

Which pump? Raw water or circulation pump?

 

[stresspoint]

guessing circulation pump ???? .
if so , time for a new pump .

 

[Laneman25]

Can't tell where it's coming ftom. Drips on belts. I found an old thread about this issue and changing a shaft seal. Fresh water use only, carb engine.

 

[Scott Danforth]

If it's the circulation pump (bolted to block) then replace before use. Dripping means the thing is soon to fail

If it's the raw water pump (bolted to crank) then that one is easily rebuilt, and you can probably use it this weekend, however should repair or replace soon

 

[Laneman25]

If it's the circulation pump (bolted to block) then replace before use. Dripping means the thing is soon to fail

If it's the raw water pump (bolted to crank) then that one is easily rebuilt, and you can probably use it this weekend, however should repair or replace soon

Thank you Scott. I'll try to get a better look. I think it's the raw water pump. It's splashing off the belts

 

[Scott06]

Thank you Scott. I'll try to get a better look. I think it's the raw water pump. It's splashing off the belts

Probably ok to use just keep an eye on it. How far from the ramp or where you keep it are you going?

 

[Laneman25]

I found what looks like a good rebuild kit on ebay. Other kits had seals with springs that would rust and made in China bearings. This kit has a stainless seal spring and the OEM SKF bearing. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1312485821...uid=nuzqq9miQvm&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[ESGWheel]

I have used them in the past, its legit.

 

[Donald0039]

Water pumps are made to weep before they fail. If it's not a hose with a leak then replace the water pump. It will get worse.