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1940 water pump removal
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40fordor |
01-31-2012 @ 1:32 PM
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My right side pump needs rebuilding but I am having trouble removing it. All three bolts came out easily and I have placed a board under the oil pan and jacked it up to take the load off the pump arm. The pump will not come loose from the block and I have driven a sharp screwdriver between them and opened a gap to no avail. Years ago I inatalled a replacement exhaust pipe that has a large diameter where it goes through the frame. I think this pipe is preventing me from removing the load on the pump arm at the motor mount. I have removed pumps before with no problems. Any suggestions?
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40guy |
01-31-2012 @ 2:24 PM
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You must remove the lower radiator hose. The fourth bolt is inside there. I'd let the motor back down to remove this bolt. I would also recommend replacing it with a stainless steel one upon reassenbly.
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Stroker |
01-31-2012 @ 2:47 PM
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I'd add that it's probably best to use a 6-point socket on that most likely rusty bolt head inside the water passage.
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40fordor |
01-31-2012 @ 3:58 PM
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DUMB ME! It has been so many years since I changed the last pump that I had forgotten about the bolt directly under the pulley. My faulty old timer's memory thought there were only three. I had already removed the bolt in the water inlet. Thanks fellows for teaching me to count to four! Don
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