Re: V-12 Water Pump Removal

Posted by TxGoat On 2024/3/4 21:12:57

A cross-section shop manual view of the mid-1930s V-2 pump indicates that it projects back into the block behind the bolt flange. Your pump is probably stuck in that area and perhaps also on the mounting studs. As far as I know, applying penetrants and gently tapping on it with a plastic hammer is about all you can do. Some installations similar to that have 2 or more tapped holes in the flange which allow screwing bolts in to push the pump casting off the studs. If those are not present, patience and gentle persuasion are the only options. I'd go heavy on patience to avoid marring the pump or breaking it.