radiator flow

[Mortyouery]

Thought I better post as new item.

JMOR pointed out the specs call for flow of 16 gpm from the water pump. That is at I believe 1400 rpm.

Does anyone know the rate at which fluid should exit the bottom radiator pipe when poured into the top of a static radiator (meaning engine not running)?

 

[JMOR]

(quoted from post at 07:36:17 05/10/09) Thought I better post as new item.

JMOR pointed out the specs call for flow of 16 gpm from the water pump. That is at I believe 1400 rpm.

Does anyone know the rate at which fluid should exit the bottom radiator pipe when poured into the top of a static radiator (meaning engine not running)?

you can't hold me to it since I've slept since then, but I think it will handle the flow of a garden hose. I reverse flushed mine by garden hose at bottom and open top outlet.

 

[souNdguy]

Like Jmor said.. your 'good' radiatior should allow a 1/2" garden hose to full flow thru.. top to bottom.

soundguy

 

[Mortyouery]

That settles it. I'm pulling the radiator this afternoon. thanks

 

[duey]

Good move.. you should not be able to 'catch up' with the core by pouring in the top... there are LOTS of tubes, and while they ARE small, they should keep up.

I think you're on to it, alright.

duey