Water pump

Dukesguy · Jul 27, 2013

I need to replace the water pump on my '52 8N. Do I need to remove the hood and radiator?

2nTony · Jul 27, 2013

They say you don't. I have my hood and radiator off right now. I'm waiting for the mail-lady to deliver my new pump. I don't think I could have replaced the water pump with them on. Too little clearance for me.

old · Jul 27, 2013

It can in fact be done with the hood on but it is a tad bit tight.

Dell (WA) · Jul 27, 2013

Duke........when you remove the hood with radiator legs attached, have a couple of sawhorses to set it on. The gastank is also attached to the underside of the hood, leave it place. While you don't haffta drain the gastank, remember gas weighs about 7-lbs per gallon and yer tank holds 10-gals. It should be intuitively obvious, turn the glass valve OFF. My 9-yo son helped me remove my hood, just slow and eazy over the front axle to the sawhorses. ........Dell

NOXJohn · Jul 27, 2013

If you try it wear gloves. If you hit the back of your hand on the radiator fins it will tear the skin off. BTDT. It can be done with the hood and radiator not removed but it is less trouble to remove them.

HCooke · Jul 27, 2013

You do not. Remove the fan and set it up in the shroud next to the rad. Then you can remove the water pump. I've done it that way at least twice and would do it that way again.

36 Coupe · Jul 29, 2013

A piece of card board will protect your hands and the radiator

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