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: [email protected] 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Keep your kids safer online with Windows Live Family Safety. Help protect your kids.
