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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 11:26 PM
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Can someone post a detailed diagram/photo of coolant flow/direction for a Lt-1 & a Gen 1 small block chevy engine?I searched the web for over 30 mins & cannot find a diagram for either.Need a diagram for both please & explaination as well.Please be very detailed along with pics.Would like to have for customers.Thanks again
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Gen 1 small block; radiator-lower hose-water pump-block-heads-intake-upper hose- radiator.
Lt1; radiator-lower hose-water pump-head-block-upper hose to radiator.
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Gen 1 small block; radiator-lower hose-water pump-block-heads-intake-upper hose- radiator.
Lt1; radiator-lower hose-water pump-head-block-upper hose to radiator.
Thanks.Anyone have some diagrams on both systems when thermostat is open & closed.Also bypass hoses included
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http://www.theherd.com/articles/lt1_cool.html
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Here is the LT (reverse flow)- I think this is right...please make or post corrections if this is wrong.

Didn't have time to do the Gen 1

Lt1: radiator-lower hose-water pump-head-block-upper hose to radiator.

Pumps:




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great info; thanks
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Originally Posted by engle1147
Here is the LT (reverse flow)- I think this is right...please make or post corrections if this is wrong.

Didn't have time to do the Gen 1

Lt1: radiator-lower hose-water pump-head-block-upper hose to radiator.

Pumps:




Awesome.Thank you very much.Couldn't find this anywhere.If you have time,can you post diagram of Gen 1?This is very helpful
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