Replacing water pump

[Povertycove]

Is there any way to replace a water pump on a 1950 Dodge without removing the radiator?

[Joe Cocuzza]

It is doable but it is a lot easier with the radiator out. It is not that difficult to remove the radiator - only 6 bolts.

But if you want to leave the radiator in...First thing to do, as suggested by a good friend of mine, is to tape a piece of cardboard over the radiator to avoid damaging it.

Next, remove the bolts that hold the fan to the pulley and then remove the fan and the pulley.

You should now have enough room to remove the waterpump.

 

[Povertycove]

Finally got it and, as you said Joe, by removing the fan and pulley. Now the trick is going to be to put the new one back in. Sigh.