LS Motor radiator question
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LS Motor radiator question
Is the water inlet on an LS motor on the bottom hose as that is where the thermostat is located? Is this where the cooler water enters the motor and the hot exits the water pump to the top of the radiator?? Thanks Not sure if I have the direction of the water flow correct. Thanks
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By filling from the top I think he means the top radiator hose. The theromostat is in the bottom radiator hose and it doesn't like to pass water when cold.
I just filled mine again today. I jack up the front end of the car to get the radiator to the high point then unbolt one of the steam vents to give engine air a place to get out. Fills pretty quick that way.
Pulling a steam vent plug helps it drain too.
I just filled mine again today. I jack up the front end of the car to get the radiator to the high point then unbolt one of the steam vents to give engine air a place to get out. Fills pretty quick that way.
Pulling a steam vent plug helps it drain too.
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^^^ correct....fill the block thru the upper radiator hose. If you hook up the hoses and fill up the radiator...then start it up like a sbc...the thermostat wont open, coolant will stay in the radiator, and the block will stay dry......... as it builds up heat.
Kept watching gauges on mine on 1st startup and new something was up. Shut it down and discovered the problem. Had I just let it go I'm guessing I'd have cracked the block and/or heads.
Kept watching gauges on mine on 1st startup and new something was up. Shut it down and discovered the problem. Had I just let it go I'm guessing I'd have cracked the block and/or heads.
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This is also why an Electric pump will flow at a slower, but even flow rate.