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Tim Ayers · 06-30-2022, 09:06 PM

I know there are a lot of threads about Skip's modified water pumps, so I thought I'd share my recent experience with them on my engine.

I had to change the generator on my hot rod. I wanted to make sure the new one was all OK, so I did not re-install the generator mounted fan for the test ride. I was being lazy and didn't want to have to take the fan off the generator again in case it needed to come out again.

Today, it was 88 degrees in NJ. While testing the car, I went down the main drag and got stuck in traffic. While idling, the car got to 195 degrees and held steady.

Once out of the traffic, I decided to pull over and let the engine idle to see what would happen to the temperature. Actual idling time was 10 minutes and the temp never got above 195.

Again, this was without the fan installed.

The system does have a Walker radiator and the block was surgically cleaned and all the crud from the water jackets was removed before the rebuild. I'm running straight water.

That said, the flathead is a 292, so it is a big cubic inch engine.

Once I started moving again, the temp dropped back down to +/-175 degree range.

I'm convinced Skip's pumps add to the overall cooling system to help keep the motor within an acceptable temperature.

06-30-2022, 09:06 PM	#1
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,921	Skip Haney's water pumps work- Real world traffic experience I know there are a lot of threads about Skip's modified water pumps, so I thought I'd share my recent experience with them on my engine. I had to change the generator on my hot rod. I wanted to make sure the new one was all OK, so I did not re-install the generator mounted fan for the test ride. I was being lazy and didn't want to have to take the fan off the generator again in case it needed to come out again. Today, it was 88 degrees in NJ. While testing the car, I went down the main drag and got stuck in traffic. While idling, the car got to 195 degrees and held steady. Once out of the traffic, I decided to pull over and let the engine idle to see what would happen to the temperature. Actual idling time was 10 minutes and the temp never got above 195. Again, this was without the *fan* installed. The system does have a Walker radiator and the block was surgically cleaned and all the crud from the water jackets was removed before the rebuild. I'm running straight water. That said, the flathead is a 292, so it is a big cubic inch engine. Once I started moving again, the temp dropped back down to +/-175 degree range. I'm convinced Skip's pumps add to the overall cooling system to help keep the motor within an acceptable temperature. Last edited by Tim Ayers; 07-01-2022 at 05:54 AM.