Oldsmobile Delta 88 Water Pumps and Components

In this Tech Tip, a customer asked for some recommendations on water pumps for his 1934 Chevy Coupe build.

Small block and big block Chevy engines were designed with two styles of water pumps, short and long. Before you purchase a new pump, it's important to determine which oneyou have.

Check here for a few simple images to help identify your Chevy water pump.

How does a cooling system work? Why is your engine overheating? What parts should you be giving your attention to? This guide answers all your questions.

Learn how to differentiate long and short water pumps.

Rebuilding an engine? Stay organized by using a valvetrain rocker arm organizer tray while disassembling the valvetrain components. Learn some tips on why you shouldn't mix up lifters if you intend on using them again.

Keep your rear cylinders running cool in a high performance engine by installing a water bypass kit to the intake manifold.

The process on how to effectively winterize your fuel system in open wheel racing. This includes step by step instructions and recommended parts to use for your fuel system.

A detailed explanation of how Speedway Motors small block fuel pump works and a guide for how to replace and install the mounting gasket.

Tim M. has tried to stay true to the vintage route, but sometimes, exceptions must be made. For example, the original oiling system's paper element and canister are functional, but an upgraded system will be more reliable.