Re: Electric Fans / Shrouds

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Odds are the fan shroud will solve that heat issue.

I believe there is a rubber seal at the top of the radiator, too, that helps direct air flow.

The factory fans are very efficient in my experience.

There is a diagnostic called "Troubleshoot your overheating Mopar!" on the Tech page that you can  try to see if it is a air flow or water flow cause. (Thanks to Earl H. for the tip.) 

Thanks,
Gary H.


-----Original Message-----
 
>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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