<VV> Water Pumper cooling question (no Corvair)

[J R Read]

I'm thinking a possible head gasket problem.
Later, JR

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> 389 Pontiac, 2 - 3 miles, & foam is boiling out around cap &  overflow.
> Dropped thermostat in boiling water -- no problem there. When I  look down
> into filler of rad., just after cranking, I see clear/antifreeze water 
> and NO
> movement of water from side-to-side, which I would assume you would see 
> if
> the the rad. was clear & water pump working.  I'm asking if  there is a 
> way
> to eliminate either the water pump OR radiator as the culprit -  short of
> removing & replacing/rebuilding either or both.  No  bubbles/foam in the
> engine oil & I see no evidence of water leaks anywhere  else.
>
> Analysis - over shotgunning it until I get lucky, is desirable.
>
> Thanks for any insight.
>
> Joe Dunlap
> Florida