Re: Overheating.... Alot!

Posted by Carl Madsen On 2009/9/4 21:42:57

Pull the water pump and have it rebuilt by Arthur Goulds; they can do a fast turn around and have experience that is required for your water pump.

I called Arthur goulds, 90 bucks to rebuild my 1952 water pump

Technical support is offered Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CST).

Shipping Address:
5R Main Street
Kings Park N.Y. 11754
Phone : (631) 269-0093http://www.arthurgouldrebuilders.com/index.htm

While the block is off, flush the water distributing tube, and if you can pull it out (careful!) and pull some of the freeze plugs to really clean out the inside of the motor. I found a lot of garbage in my water jacket when I pulled my 52 apart.

Click here to see BigKev's water distributing tube and how he cleaned it. Here's the page before with even more detail.

Also check this thread.

Bring your radiator into a local radiator shop and ask them to analyze it. They'll at least clean it up and give you an idea on the cost to repair if necessary.

If you flush the block, rebuild the water pump and have the radiator professionally cleaned you'll be in business.