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Grease cap problems

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Jim Dunn

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Newly rebuilt Gray flathead 4

Newly rebuilt Gray flathead 4. I am having trouble keeping the grease cap from vibrating off the water pump. This problem almost ruined the motor when it came off and allowed the pump to suck air instead of water. If almost any grease is in the cap the connection is so loose that it can easily back off the threads.
 
"Jim, if the cap and filler

"Jim, if the cap and filler neck design allows, you could drill holes for safety wire or a large C-clip to hold the cap in place. I never like putting holes in a classic engine, but in this case it's probably justified.

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