Leaking injection pump

[Anonymous-0]

This is a pump on a 1975 Case 1370 with about 6250 hours. I just got it and it runs real good but there is a slight leak from the manual pump area. You can see the flat ridges on the lower part and it looks threaded but can I tighten this a bit or will I do more harm than good.

 

[Anonymous-0]

Here is the picture...sorry. The manual pump is in the center. Do you think I can tighten this down a bit? Thanks

 

[Anonymous-0]

you can hand tighten.

 

[Anonymous-0]

I worked for Case many yearsand when the manual pump starts leaking all you can do is replace it.The seals inside the pump are worn out.They are still available thru Cas e and they are not very expensive,so save yourself a headache and just replace it.

 

[NC Wayne]

Got to agree with Doug. CAT uses the same type pump on some of their equipment and the best thing for one that's leaking is replacement.