Best way is to check the flow using a garden hose. On any engine i prefer to remove the thermostat and refit the housing then remove the top hose from the rad and insert the garden hose into the top hose - usually a snug fit and then turn the hose on. This runs clean water backwards through the system, exiting from the rad top hose stub so gives a good reverse flush of the system.
As a simple go/no-go test to see if it's blocked, run the engine up to temperature and once the 'stat opens, the top hose should be hot. Switch the engine off and use the palm of your hand to feel the temperature of the rad going from top to bottom. It should have a gradual reduction in temp as you get closer to the bottom hose, any sharp changes indicate there is probably a blockage around that place on the inside.