Radiator Question

[rodbrady 18]

The PO of my 69 coupe installed a 20" aluminum radiator with an electric fan (which sounds like a jet engine). I am in the process of changing the fan set up to a clutch fan, however, the new fan is hitting the bottom of the existing shroud. So, I'm trying to decide what to do.

 

I'm not sure if I can find a shroud with a larger opening for that size radiator. I've always thought the radiator looked weird with the gaps on either side of the radiator support. Would the car have had a 24" radiator originally? It's a base coupe with a 302 engine/C4 automatic. I'm not so concerned about originality as I am about functionality. 

 

 

 

[barnett468 418]

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i would just lower the shroud . . if there is no room to lower it your engine mounts are likely wasted or wrong or the shroud is likely wrong.

[Rsanter 152]

302 with no AC would originally have a smaller 20" radiator.

I agree with try to adjust the shroud downward a little but I would also look at the engine mounts to see what condition they are in

 

Bob

[1969_Mach1 333]

I agree with barnett468 about the motor mounts.  If they are old, replace them before modifying anything else.

[Black Jade 43]

Looks like early style motor mounts.

[rodbrady 18]

The motor mounts seem to be in good shape. The motor was replaced by the PO a few years ago with a 1980's 302. I tried moving the shroud down, but there is a lip on the bottom of the radiator that prevents that. I may just have to shave a little off the bottom of the shroud.

[barnett468 418]

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you can also possibly lower the rad a little if it is not on the frame rails.