A/C raw water pump on '53MY

[Oldlaxer1]

My A/C raw water pump is squealing more and more. I've purchased a direct replacement motor and pump but was wondering if anyone has any tips to removing the old one and putting the new one in place. When I went to take pictures last night I realized just how in-accessible the pump and motor are. (Not to mention I saw the level of rust and corrosion on the motor and I clearly have some cleaning to do in that bilge area .

 

[Pascal]

Location may have varied over the years. On mine it was under the AC rack, aft outboard corner. Impossible to reach. First time I had to work on the pump, I relocated it just inside the aft ER door. Easy access and since you can’t really get in thru there because of the exhaust it is perfect.

Easy hose routing.

 

[Oldlaxer1]

Mine is not quite under the rack but is partially hidden by the exhaust tube. It appears I can get to the forward mounting bolts(lag?) but getting to the aft ones is going to require Stretch Armstrong it seems. Yuk