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onlyifihadachevy · 03-19-2010, 07:43 PM

Fan shroud, my truck over heats because the fan doesn't push enough air. Thermostat staying closed and not opening once at operating temp. No antifreeze, it may help it raise the boiling temp and allow to cool faster.

Did you fill the radiator when running to try and get all the air out? MAy want to ask in the engine or racing section they may know some tricks to keep them cool.

O forget the shroud you have electric, and they spinning? I friends connection was a little loose and we found that the fans were not on?

03-19-2010, 07:43 PM	#117
onlyifihadachevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: seaside,ca Posts: 778	Re: 71 4x4 BBC Swap: Doing what I should have done the first time! Fan shroud, my truck over heats because the fan doesn't push enough air. Thermostat staying closed and not opening once at operating temp. No antifreeze, it may help it raise the boiling temp and allow to cool faster. Did you fill the radiator when running to try and get all the air out? MAy want to ask in the engine or racing section they may know some tricks to keep them cool. O forget the shroud you have electric, and they spinning? I friends connection was a little loose and we found that the fans were not on? __________________ 72 gmc 2500 2wd drive convert My 72 thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346712 THe other truck, wheeler 69 1/2 4x4, yellow and rusty. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350300 Last edited by onlyifihadachevy; 03-19-2010 at 07:45 PM.