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Old Aug 7, 2014 | 08:55 PM
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fan shroud question

I got a 78 f150 with a 302 and 4spd in it. Swapped motors in it with another 302 and lost the shroud I had in the process. I believe this was a 6cylinder originally but I went robbed another shroud off of a 74 f250 with 360 and 4 spd. Same radiator as I have in the 78. So I throw it on stick the fan back on and it isnt centered in the shroud about 5 to 6 inches lower. Anyone got any ideas for me? Thought about lowering radiator but lower hose hits cross member.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2014 | 09:05 PM
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You need to get the right shroud. As you found out, the fan on a 302 sits a few inches lower than a 360.
Another solution is switch to electric fans.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2014 | 09:20 PM
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Ok I was wondering that if the engine heights were different. Electric fans may be the route I go cause finding what I need will be next to impossible around my area.
 
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That is off more than mine came out, i wonder why ? My 73 had a 360 in it and i changed to a 302 . I used the 302 frame mount stands and only had to lower the 360 radiator down about one inch , 302 hoses went on easy. __JIM__
 
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78-79 F150 302 Shroud
 
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Old Aug 8, 2014 | 08:56 AM
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Maybe one being a 4x4 and one being 2x4 makes a different
 
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Yes, 4x4 is different.

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