Removing Spider waterpump, HELP!

[JeffreyOlson@domain.elided]

What the hell?  

It looks like I have to remove the crankshaft pulley to remove the waterpump on 
my '84 Spider!

The bottom of the pump won't clear and I don't have the room to clear the 
studs.  The factory manual shows this to be a very standard procedure.  The 
replacement pump is identical to the one on the car.  Both have a small 
extension on the bottom of the pump with a blocking plate and the reference 
pointer.  Even with both removed, the pump assembly just will not clear the 
length of the studs.

Any suggestions?  Should I try to remove the crankshaft pulley or remove some 
of the studs?  I think the crank pulley is safer just so I don't break a 
mounting stud.  What will I need, a impact wrench, puller, etc.?

The radiator, fan shroud, fan, etc. are all removed.

Thanks!

Jeff
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