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What is this adjustment knob on water pump?

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What is this adjustment knob on water pump?

Post by jim.eakin » Mon Jun 17, 2019 5:14 pm

I'm getting a KBL up and running. I noticed an adjustment knob on the water pump. I've read quite a few posts here and never saw a mention about it.

What does it do and how should it be adjusted?
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1952 CC Riviera 18, KBL

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Re: What is this adjustment knob on water pump?

Post by Captain Nemo » Mon Jun 17, 2019 6:36 pm

Hi Jim, that is a grease cup. If you unscrew that cap, you keep it packed with water pump grease and turn it on a few threads. Before you go out for a day of boating, you tighten the cup a turn to push a little grease into the pump to keep it lubed.
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Re: What is this adjustment knob on water pump?

Post by jim.eakin » Tue Jun 18, 2019 12:45 pm

Thanks, Captain! More to learn about these old boats.
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Re: What is this adjustment knob on water pump?

Post by Bilge Rat » Wed Jun 19, 2019 7:40 am

Do be sure to use a water pump grease as it doesn't congeal and wash away as fast as regular axle type grease. A greased pump will prime quicker too.
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