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5/06/2020 2:49 PM  #1


Fan shroud for 351W in 68

I've done some looking, but can't seem to find exactly what I need. I have a 351W installed to a 68 stock sized custom 3 row radiator. The lower inlet is on the driver's side and the upper outlet is on the passenger's side. The shrouds I see have both on one side or the other. Where to look for something that might fit?


68 coupe - 351W, 4R70W, 9" 3.25 -- 65 convertible - 289 4v, C4, 8" 3.00
 

5/06/2020 3:09 PM  #2


Re: Fan shroud for 351W in 68

 

5/06/2020 10:03 PM  #3


Re: Fan shroud for 351W in 68

I think TimC has you covered if you have the wide radiator.


John  -- 67 Mustang Coupe 390 5 speed
 

5/07/2020 8:52 PM  #4


Re: Fan shroud for 351W in 68

No you do not want the BIG BLOCK fan shroud!   

You want the 70 small block shroud. There is one for the 20” wide radiator and one for the 24” radiator


Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
 

5/08/2020 1:07 AM  #5


Re: Fan shroud for 351W in 68

No, that isn't it. I took the original 68 6 cylinder radiator and had a new one custom made to those dimensions except it is a 3 row instead of the original one or two (I can't remember which). I've never had an overheating problem except one time where I drove 100 miles then got off the highway and got into a parade with outside temp of 100 degrees. It got hot and stalled and was hard to restart until it cooled down.


68 coupe - 351W, 4R70W, 9" 3.25 -- 65 convertible - 289 4v, C4, 8" 3.00
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5/08/2020 1:22 AM  #6


Re: Fan shroud for 351W in 68

MS wrote:

No you do not want the BIG BLOCK fan shroud!

You want the 70 small block shroud. There is one for the 20” wide radiator and one for the 24” radiator

MS, that 20" figure sounds familiar and maybe that might work. It has the upper hose cutout on the correct side, and although I can't see the full view of the shroud, I am assuming that the other side is configured correctly for the lower hose. I will have to measure my fan to see how much clearance I have. Thanks.


68 coupe - 351W, 4R70W, 9" 3.25 -- 65 convertible - 289 4v, C4, 8" 3.00
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5/08/2020 7:20 PM  #7


Re: Fan shroud for 351W in 68

In 1970, the lower hose moved from the passenger side to the driver side.


Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
 

5/08/2020 10:07 PM  #8


Re: Fan shroud for 351W in 68

 I can sit in stop and go traffic all day long and never have an overheating problem.  I have a high performance 351 windsor with the correct cooling set-up thanks to Mustang Steve.


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5/08/2020 10:30 PM  #9


Re: Fan shroud for 351W in 68

almcgee wrote:

 I can sit in stop and go traffic all day long and never have an overheating problem.  I have a high performance 351 windsor with the correct cooling set-up thanks to Mustang Steve.

Me too.

No problems even in 100* heat in traffic.  6 blade '70 fan, 4 row copper radiator, no shroud.  I just had it rebuilt.  The first time on over 20 years.  It goes in tomorrow.


Original owner - 351w,T-5, 4whl disks, power R&P
 

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