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BRENT in 10-uh-C · 02-23-2021, 05:12 PM

Colin, when these first came out a decade or so ago, the general consensus was "why"?? The first part of questioning 'why' is; How often does the water pump need to be removed? I know of restored cars that have not removed the water pump in decades. For as little time as it takes to loosen two nuts on the radiator support rods, and loosen/remove the upper radiator hose, the radiator will tilt forward to give the clearance needed.

The next thought about the question 'why' is; if the cylinder head needs to come off the block (-blown head gasket, valve job, swap, etc.) then again, it really is not a big deal to loosen the radiator support rods where the hood can be removed and go straight up with the head. Remember, if the head is coming off, the upper hose is going to be removed which should allow the radiator to be tilted forward.

My point is, 'why' the need to remove the pump if the head is coming off anyway?? As you mentioned above, a 4-bladed fan ruins the need for anyway. These are something that IMO is not worth messing with on your Model-A.

02-23-2021, 05:12 PM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,520	Re: Water pump "studs" Colin, when these first came out a decade or so ago, the general consensus was "why"?? The first part of questioning 'why' is; How often does the water pump need to be removed? I know of restored cars that have not removed the water pump in decades. For as little time as it takes to loosen two nuts on the radiator support rods, and loosen/remove the upper radiator hose, the radiator will tilt forward to give the clearance needed. The next thought about the question 'why' is; if the cylinder head needs to come off the block (-blown head gasket, valve job, swap, etc.) then again, it really is not a big deal to loosen the radiator support rods where the hood can be removed and go straight up with the head. Remember, if the head is coming off, the upper hose is going to be removed which should allow the radiator to be tilted forward. My point is, 'why' the need to remove the pump if the head is coming off anyway?? As you mentioned above, a 4-bladed fan ruins the need for anyway. These are something that IMO is not worth messing with on your Model-A. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .