Please rec. temp guage to replace original.

[KyFarm]

I got my truck back yesterday with a fresh 402 in it. It has a non-clutch fan and dumpy shroud that doesn't seal up against the 3-row rad very well, all left over from the 350 that came out. The fan whines like crazy so that is out for sure.

It really seems to be running very hot. With the original temp guage in it, it is running right up to the red and it feels like a heat bomb went off under the hood.

I would like to replace the temp guage with a new one that shows actual degrees but do not want to add one under the dash.

Is there one that will fit into the same spot as the original? and if so can you point me to it on the i'net.

Thank you.

Now on to changing fans and shroud, and hopefully not have to buy a new radiator. Do the electric fans make much noise?

[69GWC]

Electric fans are pretty dang quite for how much wait they can move.
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[KyFarm]

Originally Posted by 69GWC

Electric fans are pretty dang quite for how much wait they can move.
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thanks for that info

Do you have a side picture of your '69 with the 2.5" soft-ride lift? I am interested in the same lift.

[69GWC]

Why yes I do,

My tires are 31s but only measure out at 28" tall so it will be alot taller with a 33" tire that Iam going with.

[LockDoc]

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First off I would recommend a 4 row radiator, clutch fan and a 195º thermostat. What thermostat is in it now?

Oh, and like you said a shroud that fits. Big block shrouds are different...

LockDoc

[KyFarm]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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First off I would recommend a 4 row radiator, clutch fan and a 195º thermostat. What thermostat is in it now?

actually I'm not sure but wouldn't a lower temp thermostat make it run cooler, I will know tomorrow what temp is in it now.

[/QUOTE]Oh, and like you said a shroud that fits. Big block shrouds are different...[/QUOTE]

the parts people that I am talking to are telling me that there is no such thing as a OEM big block shroud for a 4x4 in 69-72, can I use a shroud for a small block with the 4 row and the clutch fan?

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by KyFarm

actually I'm not sure but wouldn't a lower temp thermostat make it run cooler, I will know tomorrow what temp is in it now.

Oh, and like you said a shroud that fits. Big block shrouds are different...[/QUOTE]

the parts people that I am talking to are telling me that there is no such thing as a OEM big block shroud for a 4x4 in 69-72, can I use a shroud for a small block with the 4 row and the clutch fan?[/QUOTE]


If you have a 195º thermostat in it and everything is working correctly that is the temp it should run at. As far as I'm concerned anything lower than that for a big block is too cool.

I didn't realize it was a 4x4. The parts people are correct. I can't tell you what would work in that case. Maybe the shroud off of a later big block truck?

Maybe someone else will chime in on the shroud...

LockDoc