Short shaft water pump?

[Haasman]

We are having a difficult time fitting the radiator and the fan into the restoration. The truck is a 1951 3100 with engine #FBA13701 that I believe is a 216.

We are using the X radiator support. Sourced a correct radiator but there so little room for the radiator fan.
Someone suggested using a "short shaft water pump"?

Any suggestions would be appreciated. We are excited to ge this dog on the road!

Best Haasman

 

[Haasman]

The clearance between the end of the water pump and the radiator is less than an inch, so it seems impossible to attach the fan. Is there a step we are missing?

Haasman

 

[vwnate1]

? No reply ? .

What you need is a short shaft water pump, time was the paper catalogs listed them, not any more .

As long as there's 1/4" of clearance you remove the radiator to service / replace the water pump and install the fan then re install the radiator .