Re: OIL LEAK UPDATE - WATER PUMP PROBLEM

Posted by Paul Koncak on September 25, 1997 at 17:43:37

In Reply to: OIL LEAK UPDATE - WATER PUMP PROBLEM
posted by Jim Angus on September 24, 1997 at 21:53:19

: Oil Leak Update:Thanks to those of you who answered my problem concerning a bad oil leak at the rear of my 28 Tudor engine.I dropped the pan and sure enough the oil return pipe from the rear main was missing.I installed the new pipe, re-gasketed everything and voila! Not a single drip.
: New Problem:With no oil leaks, it bothered me that the water pump was drooling all the time.No problem, buy a new water pump.Tonight I started to change the pump and after removing the nuts from the pump, it appears that the pump will not come off unless the radiator is removed??Is this the case or is there a simpler way of doing this??It would probably come off if I could remove the fan & pulley, but I don't see how you could get a puller on to remove it from the shaft/key?
: Any help would be greatly appreciated (once again).As a new Model A enthusiast, I certainly appreciate the help I have received so far!!
: Jim AngusHarris, Saskatchewan Canada
Jim,
I can not improve on what Jack, Bob and Bob have said.All good advise.But an ole timer gave me the following hint:Cut a piece of cardboard the size of the radiator core area.slip it between the fan and the core.Wire it or tape it in place.It will protect not only your knuckles but a very expensive radiator.
Have fun!
Paul

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