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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Austin
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Fan shroud diagnosis/help
1971, 350cid, automatic with a/c. Generally, engine temps are fine except during periods of idling in traffic with a/c on and air temp 90 degree plus. Temps come down immediately upon moving. no boil over, but temp guage climbs to read zone, radiator outlet temp too high (200+). The fan shroud is the obvious issue (gap), I need a new shroud due to the current one being cracked broken in many places. But, the fitment of the shroud is the issue.
I assume shroud should be tight to radiator so air doesn't get sucked into the gap (low pressure zone) instead of being pulled through the radiator. Help on what parts I need to order would be appreciated. I assume I would start with a a/c shroud from LMC (currently on sale for $50). Here are some photos: First is top right, showing gap. Radiator side tank fills bracket channel. ![]() Second is top left. Radiator side tank does not fill bracket (shorter than right side), brackets are both same (right and left side). ![]() Finally, bottom gap. Clips hold bottom off radiator with equal gap of 3/4" or so consistently around shroud. ![]() |
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