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In the process of replacing my water pump on my 1949 Standard and the front motor mounts are shot. Also, need to remove the bracket to get to two of the water pump bolts. I have read that you may need to use a jack to raise the engine slightly. Where do you put the jack? The engine appears to be covered below
Any tips on taking off the bracket to get to the back front mount and reinstalling would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Kevin

G'day Kevin,
to PackardInfo. Take a look over this thread, it should help. And a request of you, could you please include your '49 Standard in the Packard Owner's Registry here on PackardInfo?

Kevin

Use a block of wood between a floor jack and the oil pan. You might be lucky by just loosening the bottom bolts and moving the yoke forward. Use a socket with lots of extensions for the bolts at the bottom. AFter the yoke is removed or moved, you can remove the wter pump. Now is a good time to check your water distribution tube.

On the other hand , if you remove the yoke, you can paint everything. Count your blessings, this job is much easier on the car you have than a '41-I've done both


Regards


John Harley


EDIT OD kindly pointed out to me that i got my yolks and yokes crossed up because I tried to post too late in the day. SO..the yolk is now on my face instead of the post....

Thanks for the link, it was a great help. I'll get my car posted this week.

JHH, I'll give the wood a try. I got a new distribution tube with the car when I bought it. Probably will put it in while I have everything apart.
Your 41 may be more difficult to do, but my next Packard will still be an older Pre-war. I love the look, just didn't have enough money for it.

Kevin,
for including your '49 Eight Touring Sedan in the Packard Owner's Registry.