Cooling issues...

[ttkresurfacing]

I take it that thermostat didn't work right?

[HUMTECH]

When I did my small block conversion in my Jeep, initially I had no shroud and engine temp would peak at about 250. Once I installed the shroud it only peaked at 215. That is using A fan clutch, no electric fans.

[H2 Bill]

Yes, you need the shroud. It will make a huge difference.

[KenP]

I never had a problem with that, but Fubar did. He went through all kinds of crap.

I don't know if it was ever corrected.

Get the one with the shrouds and be sure to install a cutoff switch in the cabin. This way you can turn it off when you charge through a deep water hole. I shredded a pair of fans deep on the trails doing that. We went back to the original fan clutch after that.

Good luck.

[ttkresurfacing]

Mark,
I just bought that other set of dual fans that you didn't like the shroud on. I got them for a REALLY good price of course. Why don't you try them out when I get them and see if they help. Ifo so you take them, if not I'll put them on the back hatch of mine like a jet car.

Tim

[OrangeCrush]

Tim,

I'm sitting on my couch right now double checking dimensions. I just went out to the truck to measure the the size of of the radiator.

I'm getting ready to order this.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=FLX%2D284&N=700+4 00226+115&autoview=sku

Didn't we measure the width to be 32"? If so, this will make a tight fit.

I'm going to have to spend almost 600 bucks on these fans and then I want to get a new transmission cooler with a fan and mount it under the truck.


The ones you just bought I don't seeing as being very helpful. They're more cfm but still without a shroud and I honestly think that's my biggest problem.

Mark

[ttkresurfacing]

Mark,
I think it was just over 31. Well you are more than welcome to try the new ones out first if you don't buy others before hand. **** for the price they cost you could have a custom shroud made and still probably half the others price. Just a thought.

Tim