Re: 1941 120 Water Pump Removal Difficulties

Posted by HH56 On 2022/7/21 16:45:12

You will need to raise the motor a small amount. Easiest way is to get a jack under the motor. Place it as far forward under the engine as you can so it is just behind the front crossmember. Use a short length of wood between the pan and jack to spread the lift force as much as possible over the width of the pan. It won't take more than maybe 1/8-1/4" to clear the bolt and you could also take the opportunity to change the mount rubber. If you can't wait for new mount rubber, then IF the old pieces are not hard, dry or completely deteriorated and melted to the metal supports you MIGHT be able to get a bit more life by rotating the pieces 180 so the relatively uncompressed former top sides are now on the bottom and supporting the weight.