BB Fan conversion, Back to basics!

Forrest Gump

CCCUK regional rep
Mine is 1975 SB, so in this case I suppose is "standard" clutch, cause I don`t have a lots HorsePower to my arsenal and yet during the summer the engine lock down, and revive the next day after a cooling night. So to make the story short, the Fan clutch type is related to the horse power, rather than the size of the fan right?!
You’re likely getting overheating problems because, as you said above, you don’t have a shroud for the fan. I doubt if changing the fan clutch type or blades would cure the problem - without the shroud the fan just won’t draw enough air through the radiator.
New shrouds are very expensive - Perhaps see if you can source a second-hand shroud or consider an electric fan set-up. Electric fans are okay for a small block - I can testify to that. (Knodty might sell you the one he is removing!)
 

teamzr1

Supporting vendor
Here are some shrouds for like $250 US or less



 
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