BB Fan conversion, Back to basics!

[Forrest Gump]

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]

Here are some shrouds for like $250 US or less

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C3 1973-1975 Chevrolet Corvette Fan Shroud. Fiberglass - Auto Accessories Of America

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[Forrest Gump]

if you find it mate I’m happy to buy it off you if you want to sell it?

Pete, I’ve found it and it’s a seven blade, 18” diameter.
The clutch is seized.

 

[Knodty]

Pete, I’ve found it and it’s a seven blade, 18” diameter.
The clutch is seized.
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Yes mate that is the same as my old one. Let me know how much it is inc postage and I’ll send you the money. Cheers Andy

 

[Knodty]

Looks a lot better than the last on I had.

 

[Knodty]

Finally started the refit of the rad and shroud today. After not having any enthusiasm over the last few months, due to restricted access in the Garage. I had to loosen off the Rad support and pivot it forward to get enough room to slide it in. I was expecting it to be a nightmare tbh, however it went in really easy. I did manage to catch the core and dent a couple of tubes when trying to slide the Rad and shroud in together, luckily enough i think i’ve just flattened them and not split them. I then tried them separately and with a little pushing it slid into place. Looking forward to see the results and having no more overheating issues.