The original water pump is leaking and looks to have been for awhile as there is a good rust stain at the moter pan joint. The "T" has a honeycomb radiator which the previous owner had just had repaired before I purchased it, (this was in the lower front right corner of the radiator). I thought I would try without the water pump and see how Bonnie/Clyde performs.
Removed the water pump and found that the horn support bracket that was attached with the water inlet bolts had one ear cracked off so needed to replace it. Attached a new water inlet casting and horn support bracket with new bolts. Found that the horn would now hit the steering column if mounted with an extra bracket attached to the horn. Need to make a new plate to offset the horn up and away from the steering column.
Put the water hoses and pipe on to the casting and attached to the radiator bottom. Refilled radiator with water (no antifreeze yet).
Ray,
ReplyDeleteI have an old honeycomb radiator for my model T project that I'm trying to identify...is there any way you can email or post a couple photos of yours?
Love your roadster pickup, those square felloe wheels look fantastic!