Lt1 in 77 cutlass cooling issues

[Parker]

I have a 94 lt1 in a 77 Cutlass. Have a brand new Cutlass radiator, lt1 thermostat, & water pump, but coolant isn't flowing correctly. Does anyone know of a radiator made for the lt1 that will fit a 77 Cutlass Supreme? Any help is appreciated.

 

[Ribbedroof]

Where did you connect hoses, and did you bleed the system?

 

[SoFloG]

They need to be bled at the thermostat housing, iirc. And, people forget to connect the cam to pump coupling when they change water pumps. Little black piece of metal....

 

[Parker]

Where did you connect hoses, and did you bleed the system?

My mechances bled the system & hooked all hoses up when he did the swap. However, he also didn't install an overflow reservoir. He has a hose that's coming from the back of my engine (I believe heater core hose) ran to the overflow tip on my radiator. He says that this isn't my problem, though.

 

[Parker]

They need to be bled at the thermostat housing, iirc. And, people forget to connect the cam to pump coupling when they change water pumps. Little black piece of metal....

I'll check on the cam to pump coupling. Thx fellas, I'm at a brick wall.

 

[SoFloG]

You need the reservoir.

 

[pontiacgp]

what do you mean by the coolant isn't flowing properly

 

[lilbowtie]

Do you realize that's a reverse flow engine??