RE: 383 Cooling Problems

[Paul Lennemann <pjlenn@xxxxxxxxx>]

spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> The shroud will only improve airflow, indeed! Try it Dennis!
> 
> Did not some vendor repro these shrouds earlier this year? Hum.... 
> <scratching head> I seem to recall talk that the repro was not a too 
> good fit, though.... Anyone? 
> 
> Gary
> 
> -----Original Message-----
>   
> >I believe you identified the problem as not being the large CFM fans but 
> >the 
> >absence of a shroud to direct the airflow.
> > ... you will never cool your engine without a shroud; solution is to 
> >make one yourself out of aluminum with a rivet gun or adapt one of the 
> >junkyard plastic shrouds to fit your radiator; has to be easier than 
> >looking 
> >for the "replacement OEM" unit. 

I have seen shrouds on ebay but they are pricey at $250.  I also recall 
in our recent discussion that someone said they used one from an 
Imperial (don't recall the year) that fit with only minor mods needed.  
Around here at least the Imperial would be a tough one to find.  The 66 
and up B bodies should be easier to find.

Paul L.
'63 Sport Fury
440/727
http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/ml-lennemann63.html


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