The reversing valve
Normal flow, short nose GM aluminum water pump for a GM big block engine, such as 427. Vintage dated pumps like that were used on the legendary ZL1 engine back in '69. It is still produced by GM. I have one in 2002.
Doesn't matter which way the water flows. The heater core is just a tube with fins and water can flow either direction.
Same direction as the engine.
Just an hour or two.Remember reversed thread on your fan .
Reverse rotation water pumps turn in the oposite direction of the crankshaft and are typically used with surpentine belts. The back (smooth) side of the belt is routed around the water pump pulley, thereby rotating it in the oposite direction of the crankshaft.Standard rotation water pumps turn in the same direction as the crankshaft and are typically used with V-Belts.Turning a water pump in the wrong direction will cause overheating.
Bad new water pump, thermostat installed upside down, hoses reversed, slipping water pump belt, system needs bleeding and has an air pocket. You must bleed the cooling system of all the air. Set the heater control to hot also when this is done to remove all the air in the system
There has to be a casing for the pump to be in. There should be something showing above ground. How is the power run to it, does that point you in a direction? Where is the water tank, where does the line coming in point to?
In general the hot coolant enters the top opening and out the lower to the water pump.
Drain coolent, if old dispose of properly, remove belt, disconect hoses on water pump, remove fan cover, remove water pump. take fan off pump, put on new pump, seal gasket, install pump. Replace items in order reversed order you removed them. Refill coolent, turn motor on check for leaks, top off coolent. Check coolent again after motor has cooled down after test drive.
Not installed properly? operating water pump in reverse direction?
Are you sure it's pumping in the wrong direction? It should be pulling water from the radiator through it's lower hose. Water will be returning to the radiator through the upper hose past the thermostat after it warms up. If your water is flowing the wrong direction and you have a mechanical pump ( one with a belt on it ) you will have to replace it. If you have a uni-belt setup (serpentine belt), it may be on incorrectly. If you have an electrical water pump ( probably aftermarket ) reverse the polarity on the power connection.