RE: 383 Cooling Problems

["Dennis C." <dennis.2914@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks,

I did an extensive internet search before I posted the problem but if 
someone may be making one I'll keep looking.

I'll also start watching Ebay as suggested by another member.

Dennis C.

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. 



1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Conversion
1964 Plymouth Belvedere 318 Auto
1963 Plymouth Sport Fury 383 4-speed
1949 Dodge Pickup 289/C4 soon to be changed
1998 Honda Valkyrie Standard


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