water pump question

[lxenvy]

I have a edelbrock water pump i bought used with a timing cover and slapped it all on. Question is the guy i got it from has both of the top hoses plugged. I guess one is for the heater core and the other goes to the thermostat housing. Can i keep them plugged and just plug up my thermostat housing? No heat, and will be street driven. Thx in advance

[03z06vette]

The are for the heator core and the by pass to the housing not the t-stat

Youll have to plug the thermostat housing bypass not the t-stat is what im saying!!

[lxenvy]

Yea yea i understand, But i can do this and everything be ok as far as cooling? The bypass allows water to circulate while the thermostat is closed correct?

[lxenvy]

Im getting mixed reviews on this. Some ppl saying you need the by pass and others saying you dont if u put a restrictor in place of the thermostat. Which is a hollowed out stat. Any ideas?

[lxenvy]

And im reading some ppl block it and just drill a hole in the top of the stat to allow water to by pass?!?!?!?!

[lxenvy]

Okay am i the only one on here that is questioned this? Or is it just so stupid no one will respond?

[03z06vette]

3\16 hole in the t-stat face. All should be well.

[lxenvy]

TY Sir