Fan shroud measurements
 

I have a radiator that I am trying to ID for the purpose of getting a fan shroud for the truck, it being the truck is a 68 C10 I6 3ott. V8 sbc/700R4 now. The radiator in it now ( 3 core ) is for a auto trans and it does look like it does belong to the fitment of the truck. Truck has a two electric fan setup that isn't mounted real good, has only 2 screws on the top for holding it to the core support. Below is a drawing of what I measured, all measurements are real close to what I have here. **IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE THAT CAN VERIFY IF THEY ARE RIGHT. Thanks, mjgord51

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Some pics might help

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Of what?? The drawing shows all of the mounting holes of the radiator, so that being said would a fan shroud (my drawing) be the same.

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My shroud measures the same as your rad. measurements, all is good in the universe...

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That's great. I guess now all I have to do is find a shroud, doesn't matter if it's a AC or non AC shroud just need to have the right water pump & the right spacer from w/p to fan blade and the need of keeping it away from the radiator it self, not using a fan clutch here, Looking at a couple threads I noticed a hole lot of engines w/o shrouds a lot more I6's & a few V8's, don't really know if they over heat or not but just sounds like a better deal if the trucks had shrouds on them!!!
** just saying **

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I'm going to use an universal fan shroud kit. Like this one from Summit

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That might be OK for you but I am trying to get back to as close to stock as possible as I can, Thanks anyway, mjgord51

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Another thing. if the truck has no waterpump fan and just the electric fans the stock shroud will serve no purpose, ( in my simple mind).. If it cools fine theres no need unless you want the stock look of a shroud. I keep reading your 1st post and confused. is it going to be the 6 or 8 cyl. when all said and done? If 6 cyl., I think they only had a tin shroud along the top for safety reasons.

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If you have a water pump/belt driven fan blade.. the shroud does seem to channel heat better. Also, it's a safety thing. Fingers and fan blades don't mix well.
I switched to elec fans this year. No shroud at all. There are "cages" of a sort around the fan blades for safety. But the biggest thing for me was the room. I don't see a depth measurement in post #1. But I would guess the depth on my old shroud to be about 6 or 7 inches. Now I can move my engine forward if I need to. Run a long water pump if I want. Even run serpentine belt drives if I want.

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I dont like the JUNK YARD look of his (PO's) install, yes it does cool good.
The truck was built as a 68 C10 I6 3ott truck, "now" with V8 sbc/ 700R4 trans, understand now

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The distance from radiator to the fan blade mounting point on water pump is 7 1/4" and the distance from engine to fan blade mounting point also the water pump is 7" thinking w/p is a tall one. I will be using a original 6 bladed 18" fan that is 1 3/4" tall/deep/thick.

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Shroud pictures that match your measurements.
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/e...psmzyezvmm.jpg

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/e...psvohqalo1.jpg

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/e...psavsizy5e.jpg

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Jason can you lay it flat on ground and give me a measurement for overall height, I think it'll be in the range of 6-7"tall

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5.25" at the top and 5" at the bottom.

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It sounds like your V8 engine is in the 6 cylinder frame hole locations giving you that much room between rad and water pump flange. Thats ok as it gives you more room to work with for fan setup.

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I made this one. Still have the factory one if interested.

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On this site i was told if there isnt any room from the dist (mine a HEI Accel w/super coil) too fire wall (1/4" or 1/2") then engine is in I6 mount. But if there's more room 1" or so (mine has 1 & 1/4" space) then its in the V8 mount. Dont really know if what I was told is true or not, that thread I would have to dig a little bit to find the person that posted that.

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I'm interested.

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want pics??

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U need to get in line

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You bet'ch ya, thanks

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My passenger side top clip has been Gorilla glued on. Works fine but could use some cosmetics..:) I had to cut 2 small areas for my hoses to fit by. Unnoticeable in truck. Has the same measurements as yours.

Yes...I use the clips at the bottom.

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This is for hamjet Joe, My apologies if needed.

The first two lines of #1 post/drawing said it being the truck is a 68 C10 I6 3ott. V8 sbc/700R4 NOW. You must of missed the (now). I wasnt getting smart or snippy with my words ( understand now), I guess it could be understood as so, Marvin

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I must have missed the reason why you would have to apologize, I must be too thick skinned. don't sweat the small stuff, Joe

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I guess other than yours in the past (some where in time) I have used some strong wording that didnt take well with Liz from our board members area. Just wanting to clear the air if needed, I as well am thick skinned, I guess you & me are the only ones wearing our big boy pants LOL, just saying