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Maybe this is basic info that I should know but I have looked with no success in the shop manual and factory assembly manual for a description of the direction of coolant flow in my 1952 216 engine. I have a heater and a temp control valve where the coolant flows into and out of. Could someone provide a description of the direction of flow for the coolant? Also, I plan to install a "T" for flushing the system when needed. Where is the best place for this item to be installed? Thanks for any help.
Jim

the water pump puts water from the rad into the block, it comes back out the thermostat housing to the rad - usually there's a fitting on the water pump for a heater hose, that's the flow TO the heater, the return usually goes back to the head near the thermostat .... the best place to drain when flushing is the lowest point on the block, which may have a petcock on it, putting the water in can be done via the rad fill, flushing with the engine running

Bill

Thanks for the info BIll. It's funny that they did not put a flow diagram in the manual. I have a Ford manual and it does show the flow clearly. Thanks again Bill.
Jim

Did you see this page in the shop manual? Cooling System description I would hate to think that Ford manuals are better!

I did see that page but the word description fell short I thought and it did not include the heater and heater control valve that also has coolant flow. I also don't believe that Ford has one up on Chevrolet, I think most who post here agree with us on that. Thanks for the info and help.
Jim

Jim, ultimately it doesn't matter which way the coolant flows in the heater, the core isn't "directional", just need both hoses hooked up, and heaters were an option that weren't included in the "standard" models or the shop manual, the instructions for those are in the accessory booklets ... and of course we know that GM didn't find it necessary to 'hold the mechanics hand' like Ford did, they trusted their wrenches knew which way the pump pumps

Bill

Nothing like working on these fantastic stove bolts and with the advice and guidance provided by fellow chevy/GMC folks that make up this group makes the going easier for sure. Thanks Bill for the info.
Jim