On close inspection, I've found that there is plenty of clearance between the lower portion of the pump housing and the crank pulley to allow some movement of the pump once the nuts & washers were removed from the studs. Even with repeated sprays of penetrating oil, it appears that the stud located between the hose outlets is galled/frozen to the housing.
I'm guessing the pump hadn't been removed since the engine rebuild by PO back in '90.
Any suggestions on freeing this up besides patience & periodic penetrating oil? I attempted to double nut & try to back out the stud- or at least break the seize by back & forth pressure, but the stud is too short & has only one thread to keep the second nut on...doesn't hold.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
BTW, you guys are great...this forum is wonderful in its help...I truly appreciate what help I've had in just the brief time I've owned the 76 Spider and have visited this site. Hope to gain enough experience to help others down the road.