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tbauer · 02-26-2012, 01:41 AM

Hello all,

I recently picked up a 1937 60 hp. The water pumps are froze up and won't turn with out a lot of force. I bought rebuild kits from Mac at Van Pelts and he is a great source of info but I'm still looking for a little help. Is there a place I can buy the proper wrench to remove the pumps ? They are the internal type and I believe a spanner wrench is needed . I would appreciate any leads on repair manuals also. It will run if I pour gas down the carb so now I'm going thru from the gas tank forward to clean her up. Thanks ,Ted

MARVIN, CT · 02-26-2012, 09:12 AM

I found a spanner wrench, the kind used for fire hoses, works pretty well. Marvin

tbauer · 02-26-2012, 10:23 AM

Thanks Marvin.
I was told a plumbers wrench would work , but the ones I've found at the box stores are not up to the job. There's not much room with the fan pilots on and I don't want to break them.

Gary in MN · 02-28-2012, 02:49 PM

Hi tbauer : I use an old J. H. Williams adjustable hook spanner # 471, 3/4" - 2".

Mc Master Carr list one as part # 5471A11 in my old catalog. You can try online for a current price.

I have attached a picture. Most V8 60 HP pumps are/were removed or tightened by using a punch and hammer so the notches may be not as sharp to catch the spanner. Lots of soaking and patients will go along way. There are two styles, tapered and straight. The newer kits should cover both. The pulleys tend to break. Once apart square up the notches. Gary in MN spanner.jpg

tbauer · 02-28-2012, 03:26 PM

Thanks Gary i was tempted to beat on it with a drift but I didn't want to make matters worse !

tbauer · 03-03-2012, 07:09 PM

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Well I got the pumps out but not without destroying one. So now I'm searching for a replacement. If anyone has a pump body to sell I sure would appreciate it. Thanks

3738 · 03-03-2012, 09:55 PM

You need to tell everyone if your pump's threads are tapered or square into the bore...

tbauer · 03-04-2012, 10:41 AM

Here is a diagram of the water pump I'm looking for.

Rockabilly Rodder · 06-19-2022, 07:55 PM

L-head

I can't PM you back as I don't have enough posts. I definitely want the parts. Thanks!

34fivewindow · 06-20-2022, 02:20 AM

37 should have tapered pumps.

KiWinUS · 06-20-2022, 05:04 AM

I have NORS PUMPS I can sell you. I will only sell in pairs.
Cheers
Tony

02-26-2012, 01:41 AM	#1
tbauer Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fort Worth Tx Posts: 7	60 hp water pump removal Hello all, I recently picked up a 1937 60 hp. The water pumps are froze up and won't turn with out a lot of force. I bought rebuild kits from Mac at Van Pelts and he is a great source of info but I'm still looking for a little help. Is there a place I can buy the proper wrench to remove the pumps ? They are the internal type and I believe a spanner wrench is needed . I would appreciate any leads on repair manuals also. It will run if I pour gas down the carb so now I'm going thru from the gas tank forward to clean her up. Thanks ,Ted

02-26-2012, 09:12 AM	#2
MARVIN, CT Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Preston,ct Posts: 76	Re: 60 hp water pump removal I found a spanner wrench, the kind used for fire hoses, works pretty well. Marvin

02-26-2012, 10:23 AM	#3
tbauer Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fort Worth Tx Posts: 7	Re: 60 hp water pump removal Thanks Marvin. I was told a plumbers wrench would work , but the ones I've found at the box stores are not up to the job. There's not much room with the fan pilots on and I don't want to break them.

02-28-2012, 02:49 PM	#4
Gary in MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 192	Re: 60 hp water pump removal Hi tbauer : I use an old J. H. Williams adjustable hook spanner # 471, 3/4" - 2". Mc Master Carr list one as part # 5471A11 in my old catalog. You can try online for a current price. I have attached a picture. Most V8 60 HP pumps are/were removed or tightened by using a punch and hammer so the notches may be not as sharp to catch the spanner. Lots of soaking and patients will go along way. There are two styles, tapered and straight. The newer kits should cover both. The pulleys tend to break. Once apart square up the notches. Gary in MN spanner.jpg

02-28-2012, 03:26 PM	#5
tbauer Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fort Worth Tx Posts: 7	Re: 60 hp water pump removal Thanks Gary i was tempted to beat on it with a drift but I didn't want to make matters worse !

03-03-2012, 07:09 PM	#6
tbauer Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fort Worth Tx Posts: 7	Re: 60 hp water pump removal Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Well I got the pumps out but not without destroying one. So now I'm searching for a replacement. If anyone has a pump body to sell I sure would appreciate it. Thanks

03-03-2012, 09:55 PM	#7
3738 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 287	Re: 60 hp water pump removal You need to tell everyone if your pump's threads are tapered or square into the bore...

03-04-2012, 10:41 AM	#8
tbauer Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fort Worth Tx Posts: 7	Re: 60 hp water pump removal Here is a diagram of the water pump I'm looking for.

06-19-2022, 07:55 PM	#9
Rockabilly Rodder Junior Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4	Re: 60 hp water pump removal L-head I can't PM you back as I don't have enough posts. I definitely want the parts. Thanks!

06-20-2022, 02:20 AM	#10
34fivewindow Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santa Rosa, Calif. Posts: 376	Re: 60 hp water pump removal 37 should have tapered pumps.

06-20-2022, 05:04 AM	#11
KiWinUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here Posts: 2,954	Re: 60 hp water pump removal I have NORS PUMPS I can sell you. I will only sell in pairs. Cheers Tony