The Ford Barn

Gary Gregory · 08-16-2011, 06:02 PM

The tuffest one for me was the stud that is exposed to the coolant inside the head. It caused the end of the stud to rust.

larrys40 · 08-16-2011, 11:24 PM

I've changed a lot of water pumps and the studs are never the problem. If there's a problem with getting a 2-blade off it's the impeller shaft length coming out of the head with relation to the fan / radiator cleanance and distance. You already have the pump clear of the studs anyway by the time you get the impeller to the pump mounting surface.
Not sure why everyone thinks the studs are so great. Ask someone when's the last time they had to removed studs to remove a pump. I'll bet it would be "never". It's just another part for snyders to sell.

08-16-2011, 06:02 PM	#21
Gary Gregory Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryville,Tn Posts: 302	Re: Am I asking for trouble The tuffest one for me was the stud that is exposed to the coolant inside the head. It caused the end of the stud to rust.

08-16-2011, 11:24 PM	#22
larrys40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St Charles , Missouri Posts: 1,998	Re: Am I asking for trouble I've changed a lot of water pumps and the studs are never the problem. If there's a problem with getting a 2-blade off it's the impeller shaft length coming out of the head with relation to the fan / radiator cleanance and distance. You already have the pump clear of the studs anyway by the time you get the impeller to the pump mounting surface. Not sure why everyone thinks the studs are so great. Ask someone when's the last time they had to removed studs to remove a pump. I'll bet it would be "never". It's just another part for snyders to sell.