Thread: 47-55.1 1950 cooling problem
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Old 04-11-2001, 09:16 PM   #2
DennyB
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Electric fans are great but you shouldnt need it with that 6 cyl. You didnt mention any modifications, so heres a couple of things to check:
1) did you flush the engine when you put the new radiator in?
2) What type of shroud do you have? You need one thats fits correctly for it to work proprely.
3) Does the new radiator have as many rows as the orig.?
4) What type of fan are you running? If its a direct drive then that should be fine or get one with more blades. If its a clutch fan (much better than a direct drive...frees up HP..suggest a thermostatically controlled one if you go this route)check the clutch.

Good luck and let how ya made out.

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