1919 Water Pump Question

[72caddy]

When running and looking into the radiator I don't really see any water flow. It seems stagnant but does heat up after some time. Pump/distributor shaft is spinning, no leaks at the gland nuts.

Is there any way to check for the impeller spinning short of pulling the pump off the car? Maybe run a hose from the head into an elevated bucket(higher than radiator fluid level) and hit the starter button a few times. That's my only idea at the moment. Any passeges to check? Other ideas?

Thanks in advance,

Richard

[cahartley]

It's hard enough to tell where the coolant level IS much less see if it's circulating.

Adding a Motometer is a worthwhile addition if you worry about overheating.

[Spinneyhill]

You won't see much movement before the thermostat opens.

[Spinneyhill]

You won't see much movement before the thermostat opens.

[72caddy]

I keep a motometer on it and it rarely gets to the 'High' mark, except on 100 degree days. Sounds like I should worry more about all the sediment in my gas tank first and get that sealed and stop thinking about this for a while.

 

Thanks to all that replied. I was about to remove it and dig in...

 

Richard

[RAH]

Guys,

There is NO thermostat in the '19 or other 4 cyl. DBs.

Rodger "Dodger"