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FLA_Instigator

08-01-2016 08:57 PM

Arrghh... memory leak

I can't recall the name for the metal plate that attaches on the top of the radiator and extends over the fan. I have searched all combinations of words I can think of and am drawing a blank...

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:confused:
:confused:

Thanks!

geezer#99

08-01-2016 09:04 PM

Re: Arrghh... memory leak

Fan Shroud!!!

FLA_Instigator

08-01-2016 09:53 PM

Re: Arrghh... memory leak

I tried that and it isn't the part I am thinking.... the part I am thinking of is maybe 18"x18" and takes 2-4 bolts. When searching on "fan shroud" I get this stuff... If I had my truck here with me I would take a pic.

http://www.classicindustries.com/sho...nents/shrouds/

cmo71

08-01-2016 10:17 PM

Re: Arrghh... memory leak

Are you thinking of a radiator top plate or radiator support panel?

Similar to this? -
https://www.opgi.com/common/C980152-lrg.jpg

71swb4x4

08-01-2016 10:27 PM

Re: Arrghh... memory leak

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Are you sure it's not a fan shroud, AKA finger guard, for a 6 cylinder? Like this picture:

LockDoc

08-01-2016 10:32 PM

Re: Arrghh... memory leak

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLA_Instigator (Post 7671328)

Try METAL FAN SHROUD Only used on the 6 cylinder manual trans trucks if I remember correctly....

LockDoc

FLA_Instigator

08-01-2016 10:47 PM

Re: Arrghh... memory leak

THANKS!!! that's it. I have scoured hundreds of photos looking for this thing. I guess what is curious is that my truck has a 305 but does have the shroud (guessing the PO added it).

much thanks! I can sleep now.

http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/r...pswqdztk4c.jpg

70cst

08-01-2016 11:19 PM

Re: Arrghh... memory leak

Thanks guys for a job well done :metal:

engineer_gregh

08-02-2016 08:02 AM

Re: Arrghh... memory leak

I would check the VIN FLA_Instigator. If it starts with CS versus CE, your truck was originally a 6 cylinder not a V8, thus the finger shroud.

firedemon

08-02-2016 09:13 PM

Re: Arrghh... memory leak

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I like this one in the middle for an 8 cyl rad gives it a more finished look I think . I bought it but it didn't fit my l6 rad too wide so I made one out of stainless now I have the 8 cyl rad I put the one I bought on

firedemon

08-02-2016 09:14 PM

Re: Arrghh... memory leak

oh and I think with the core filler panel it should help more air go through the rad instead of over

FLA_Instigator

08-03-2016 10:42 PM

Re: Arrghh... memory leak

Thanks, I'll look into that. Engine compartment is next on my list of things to get in order.

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