Arrghh... memory leak - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

FLA_Instigator · 08-01-2016, 08:57 PM

I can't recall the name for the metal plate that attaches on the top of the radiator and extends over the fan. I have searched all combinations of words I can think of and am drawing a blank...

Thanks!

geezer#99 · 08-01-2016, 09:04 PM

Fan Shroud!!!

FLA_Instigator · 08-01-2016, 09:53 PM

I tried that and it isn't the part I am thinking.... the part I am thinking of is maybe 18"x18" and takes 2-4 bolts. When searching on "fan shroud" I get this stuff... If I had my truck here with me I would take a pic.

http://www.classicindustries.com/sho...nents/shrouds/

cmo71 · 08-01-2016, 10:17 PM

Are you thinking of a radiator top plate or radiator support panel?

Similar to this? -
https://www.opgi.com/common/C980152-lrg.jpg

71swb4x4 · 08-01-2016, 10:27 PM

Are you sure it's not a fan shroud, AKA finger guard, for a 6 cylinder? Like this picture:

**LockDoc** · 08-01-2016, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLA_Instigator

I tried that and it isn't the part I am thinking.... the part I am thinking of is maybe 18"x18" and takes 2-4 bolts. When searching on "fan shroud" I get this stuff... If I had my truck here with me I would take a pic.

Try METAL FAN SHROUD Only used on the 6 cylinder manual trans trucks if I remember correctly....

LockDoc

FLA_Instigator · 08-01-2016, 10:47 PM

THANKS!!! that's it. I have scoured hundreds of photos looking for this thing. I guess what is curious is that my truck has a 305 but does have the shroud (guessing the PO added it).

much thanks! I can sleep now.

**70cst** · 08-01-2016, 11:19 PM

Thanks guys for a job well done

engineer_gregh · 08-02-2016, 08:02 AM

I would check the VIN FLA_Instigator. If it starts with CS versus CE, your truck was originally a 6 cylinder not a V8, thus the finger shroud.

firedemon · 08-02-2016, 09:13 PM

I like this one in the middle for an 8 cyl rad gives it a more finished look I think . I bought it but it didn't fit my l6 rad too wide so I made one out of stainless now I have the 8 cyl rad I put the one I bought on

firedemon · 08-02-2016, 09:14 PM

oh and I think with the core filler panel it should help more air go through the rad instead of over

FLA_Instigator · 08-03-2016, 10:42 PM

Thanks, I'll look into that. Engine compartment is next on my list of things to get in order.

08-01-2016, 08:57 PM	#1
FLA_Instigator Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 21	Arrghh... memory leak I can't recall the name for the metal plate that attaches on the top of the radiator and extends over the fan. I have searched all combinations of words I can think of and am drawing a blank... Thanks!

08-01-2016, 09:04 PM	#2
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,749	Re: Arrghh... memory leak Fan Shroud!!!

08-01-2016, 09:53 PM	#3
FLA_Instigator Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 21	Re: Arrghh... memory leak I tried that and it isn't the part I am thinking.... the part I am thinking of is maybe 18"x18" and takes 2-4 bolts. When searching on "fan shroud" I get this stuff... If I had my truck here with me I would take a pic. http://www.classicindustries.com/sho...nents/shrouds/

08-01-2016, 10:17 PM	#4
cmo71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Central Valley, Ca Posts: 2	Re: Arrghh... memory leak Are you thinking of a radiator top plate or radiator support panel? Similar to this? - https://www.opgi.com/common/C980152-lrg.jpg

08-01-2016, 10:27 PM	#5
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Arrghh... memory leak Are you sure it's not a fan shroud, AKA finger guard, for a 6 cylinder? Like this picture: Attached Images __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

08-01-2016, 10:47 PM	#7
FLA_Instigator Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 21	Re: Arrghh... memory leak THANKS!!! that's it. I have scoured hundreds of photos looking for this thing. I guess what is curious is that my truck has a 305 but does have the shroud (guessing the PO added it). much thanks! I can sleep now. Last edited by FLA_Instigator; 08-01-2016 at 11:02 PM.

08-01-2016, 11:19 PM	#8
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: Arrghh... memory leak Thanks guys for a job well done __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-02-2016, 08:02 AM	#9
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: Arrghh... memory leak I would check the VIN FLA_Instigator. If it starts with CS versus CE, your truck was originally a 6 cylinder not a V8, thus the finger shroud. __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

08-02-2016, 09:13 PM	#10
firedemon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: @ Posts: 890	Re: Arrghh... memory leak I like this one in the middle for an 8 cyl rad gives it a more finished look I think . I bought it but it didn't fit my l6 rad too wide so I made one out of stainless now I have the 8 cyl rad I put the one I bought on Attached Images

08-02-2016, 09:14 PM	#11
firedemon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: @ Posts: 890	Re: Arrghh... memory leak oh and I think with the core filler panel it should help more air go through the rad instead of over

08-03-2016, 10:42 PM	#12
FLA_Instigator Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 21	Re: Arrghh... memory leak Thanks, I'll look into that. Engine compartment is next on my list of things to get in order.

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