Engine fan replacement 1930 Model A

[Marshall V. Daut]

Unless someone has really cranked down on the nuts over those springs, there should be enough "give" to tilt the radiator forward. Don't forget that you are also pulling on the lower radiator hoses and water return pipe, which will offer more resistance to tilting than the two radiator mount bolts and springs. You could try loosening the mounting bolt nuts, but I doubt that will give you the extra tilt movement needed. Depending upon the angle of the water return pipe (it's variable), you may need to loosen the lower radiator hose clamps so that there will be more freedom for the lower portion of the radiator to tilt forward. That means, it will also be necessary to completely drain the cooling system in order to avoid one big wet mess.

Part of the difficulty removing the water pump from the head is the four pump studs. They stick out and impede an easy twisting and removal of the pump. While you have the pump out, replace those in-head mounting studs with the repo bolts that have the nuts integrated on their shafts. The next time you need to remove the water pump (and there will always be a next time with this design!), the studs will come out and you won't have to tilt the radiator as far forward for the pump to be removed sideways. This doesn't help you now, but it will later.
Marshall