Re: Electric Fans / Shrouds

[snappy <snappy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've got exactly the same issue here in Aus with my 426 63 Sport fury.

It ran hot so I got the 4 core radiator cleaned, then fitted a high flow
thermostat (which made a big difference). I also bolted in a new water pump
and made sure it was the cast impeller and not a pressed one.
 
On the highway its beautiful at 170/180 but as soon as i stop (and the airflow
stops)  it starts to run up past 200. Fan is a flex after market unit so I'll
swap it out with a steel factory item and fit a shroud. After that its a
thermo I guess if I cant get it under control.
 
Sounds like we all have similar issues..... does anyone know where I can get a
shroud to suit? or do they have to be custom made? Being in Australia doesn't
help me I guess.


Snappy.
63 Sport fury


On Fri, 4 Jul 2008 08:57:11 -0400, Steve Chervinsky wrote
> I have been having heating issues with my 472 in the Polara. It only
> has the 22" rad. I tried a 7 blade direct drive flex fan, no good,
> have an original 7 blade direct drive max cooling fan, no good, and
> then what the car came with a VERY light, plastc Flex-a-lite direct
> drive fan. As long as the car is moving the engine runs at 170-175
> degrees. When I stop she'll go as high as 210 before I turn the car
> off. Since installing water wetter and a 165 thermostat it has not
> gone above 205, but I did not have a shroud. I installed a date
> correct fan shroud last night and we'll see this weekend how it goes,
> I'll keep everyone posted. Next step is a viscous fan if the current
> set up doesn't keep it cool, after that, electric fan for sure, I 
> want to keep it looking as factory as possible. I know, I know, the 
> 472 is not factory, but it keeps brand X enthusiasts guessing.
> 
> -- 
> Steve
> '63 Hemi Polara
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