My next project? 1921 Packard Coupe

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The next problem is removing the water pump from the front of the block. At present it is swinging from a chain hoist with all the weight of the block hanging from the pump along with a generous amount of penetrating oil liberally applied to the slip joint so far it has moved about 30 thousandth of an inch. I will leave it swinging overnight and see what happens. Obviously no one has adjusted the fan belt for a long long time!

2-9-2011

I have just acquired a Dead Easy Tire pump, when restored it will make a handsome running board mounted accessory for the Packard.

What I need now is either a drawing (thumb nail will do) of the operating "crank" or some photographs of the underside.

Can anyone assist?

2-13-2011

Hello

Attached are a couple of photographs of the brass replacement for the rusted out water side gallery.

The manufacturer assures me that the inner baffle is made exactly as original. This is designed to direct the water coming from the pump to the rear of the cylinder block. Note the in one removed from my engine this inner baffle has completely rusted away.