Ron, I just remembered something... About a year and half ago, when I first got the Elky on the road, the heater hose going to the intake blew off. Coolant was coming out of that hose like I was trying to water the lawn, but none was coming out of the intake (compared to the hose). That leads me to believe what I said below (which hose is supply and which is return) is correct.
Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Herb Lumpp Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2004 10:24 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Hey Herb... I could be wrong, but I think the hose coming out of the pump is the "supply" line to the heater core. The other hose returns it to the intake where it goes back to the radiator along with the rest of the coolant. I would assume if your cooling system is in the stock configuration with an unaltered thermostat, then yes I'd say the by-pass should be functioning. However, if you drill three holes in your thermostat, these holes will provide the by-pass function and you can remove the little hose. Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed my site Ron. I just wish I could provide more useful info instead of just showing off my toys! One of these days I have to finish the chassis page... Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Cutter Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2004 7:05 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Hey Herb... I guess my concerns were that both lines can't push coolant into the heater core, but since you've got it working that must not be an issue. After looking mine over again, one goes in the pump, one in the intake, and the short one. So the big difference is the by-pass. I take it that it is necessary to have with a "normal" setup? Love your web site. Great information and one very cool car. Ron http://home.comcast.net/~cutter169/index.htm -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Herb Lumpp Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2004 4:47 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Hey Herb... Hi Ron, I have a short w/p. My understanding with the little hose from the pump to the intake is that it's just a by-pass. When I bought my Stewart pump they also sold me a modified thermostat, basically they drilled some holes in it. Because of the holes, the little hose was no longer needed. These days I'm using a restrictor disc in place of a thermostat so the little hose still isn't needed. Yes the passenger side of the pump has a heater hose, it's easy to see on the engine details page. I don't know for sure if the way I have the heater hoses routed is the "correct" way, but the heat works and the engine stays cool. Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Cutter Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2004 6:32 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: [Chevelle-list] Hey Herb... Herb I was looking at the pictures on your site and have a question about the direction fluid flows though the engine. I see that it appears that you have one heater hose going directly to the pump and one to the intake. On mine (as a lot are) both hoses go into the intake. I hate that short hose (from the intake to pump) and would love a way to clean all that up. Also is that a short or long water pump? Ron http://home.comcast.net/~cutter169/index.htm -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Herb Lumpp Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2004 10:50 AM To: Chevelle List Subject: [Chevelle-list] FW: [VN] Info for you slushbox types The below email was on the Vettenet and I thought some of my Chevelle friends might find this useful... Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm -----Original Message----- From: VETTES List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Miller Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2004 11:53 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [VN] Info for you slushbox types A critical factor in the health and behavior of your (non 4l60e) transmission is the TV cable adjustment. This is an EXCELLENT page describing the adjustment and behavior of that cable: http://www.tvmadeez.com/article/index.html
