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1932 Chevy Confederate Water Pump Question #488703 01/14/24 10:12 AM
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 17 Fort Lauderdale, FL chevyfleetline OP Grease Monkey
OP chevyfleetline Grease Monkey Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 17 Fort Lauderdale, FL	I don't see coolant circulation in the radiator of my 1932 Chevrolet Confederate. How do I determine if my water pump is functioning? Should I expect to see circulation? There is no coolant leaking from the pump and I don't have a thermostat. Last edited by chevyfleetline; 01/14/24 10:15 AM. Reason: I entered the year and make of my vehicle. Douglas Shelton

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Re: 1932 Chevy Confederate Water Pump Question chevyfleetline #488707 01/14/24 11:05 AM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000
Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS	Looking through the radiator top opening it is difficult to see any coolant movement. It is because of the design of the inlet pipe and small opening at the cap. Also until the coolant is heated it will be just above the radiator core in the dark top tank. How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!

Re: 1932 Chevy Confederate Water Pump Question chevyfleetline #488712 01/14/24 02:25 PM
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BearsFan315 ChatMaster - 4,000 Joined: May 2012 Posts: 4,374 Likes: 30 Virginia	is the 32 radiator and such different then the 29-30 ?? I can see turbulence in the coolant as the water pump MOVES a good amount of coolant. Video of 1929 before rebuild: other option is you can put in a Gano Filter in the return line to the Radiator and watch the fluid MOVE :) AACA - VCCA - Stovebolt - ChevyTalk Love the Antique Chevrolet's from 1928-1932 The Beauty, Simplicity, History, and the Stories they Tell

Re: 1932 Chevy Confederate Water Pump Question Chipper #488719 01/14/24 09:52 PM
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 17 Fort Lauderdale, FL chevyfleetline OP Grease Monkey
OP chevyfleetline Grease Monkey Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 17 Fort Lauderdale, FL	Thanks for that perspective. Very helpful. Douglas Shelton

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