how old is rad.?? could be clogged,?? when car is at eng. temp. feel around the
rad. any cold spots mean there is no flow there, then don't trust your gauge
get another to be sure,and yes there are high pumps [eldebrock] has them-how
old is your clutch fan when motor is at eng. temp see if fan is spinning well
producing alot of air clutches go bad. and a 160 stat is good to make sure you
have no air in system before you cap up. vin
----- Original Message -----
From: Trooper
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2008 9:01 AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Is there really a "high flow water pump?"
Dropping the temp of your thermostat will not affect an overheating problem.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jim H. Thompson
To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List'
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 6:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Is there really a "high flow water pump?"
Test show that if you have the proper capacity radiator that copper vs
aluminum is a break even.
Go to a 160 thermostat, flush the block, make sure your hoses are not
collapsing inside (do not take out that bottom spring). Test the pressure of
your radiator cap that's important for your over flow system. If you have a
clutch fan replace with an aluminum flex fan. Make sure your fan blades come to
the back lip of your shroud.
Jim
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tabius
barrett
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 2:42 PM
To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Is there really a "high flow water pump?"
Hello all...I have a 71 SS 402 and I am still fighting the summer time
over-heat monster. I plan to order an aluminum radiator soon but I remember
someone telling me that the so-called "high flow" water pumps are no better
than a standard water pump. My overheating seems to really occur at idle (stop
light, traffic, etc.). So here is the question: Has anyone really found a
high-flow water pump for my car and if so, where can i get it and how much?
Also, do you think the aluminum radiator will help?
Thanks,
tbDallas
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