Seal for Case 450 Charge Pump

[Steve_Case450]

Hi,

I recently bought an early 70's Case 450 with the 188 diesel. It's mostly in good shape but the charge pump is losing its prime within a day or two when the machine doesn't sit downhill. The previous owner was aware and just normally parked it downhill.

Based on my searching and the older threads I have read here in this forum (and elsewhere), it appears that rebuilding/replacing the charge pump would be the fix.

However, among all the suggestions from people to replace the seal, I haven't seen any information about where to get one or what type it is. Where is everyone getting the rebuild kit/shaft seal from? I'd rather not spend $300 on a new pump if I can just replace the seals. I have yet to pull the pump to look at the shaft seal to avoid potentially making it worse by further damaging the seal so I'm not sure if it is a widely available type or not.

Thanks for the help.
 

[Case450]

Most shops that sell bearings or seals will have the seal you need. Your best bet is to take the entire pump in.

If I were you I would take the pump in and get it rebuilt and resealed. Why not? You will get years of service out of the old girl.

Good luck!
 

[Steve_Case450]

Ok; thanks - glad to know it isn't a hard to find part. I think I'll take your advice and just take the whole pump in.