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Jun 11, 2002 | 11:55 AM

78bigunns

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Hey all. Wanted to know, swapped my rad (rotten 4 core), to a 3 core for a while until I can afford a new one. The shroud I have from the 4 doesn't fit the 3. Will the 3 core do a good enough job without the shroud for now? Should I consider changing the thermostat to a slightly cooler one for now? I was thinking about modifing the shroud to fit the 3 core, maybe help direct the flow? Thanks for thoughts, ideas, Blair

Jun 11, 2002 | 12:30 PM

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I have a 3 core for my 429 > No Problems.
Drive it.

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Jun 11, 2002 | 01:38 PM

beartracks

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I think you're gonna need that shroud. The fan is pretty much ineffective without it.

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Jun 11, 2002 | 04:53 PM

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The one other significant Thing you can do is install the biggest fan Clutch that will fit on your vehicle-----probably around 100 bucks or so and it will continue to help when you get a new 4 core radiator!!!fd

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Jun 11, 2002 | 07:07 PM

78bigunns

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Thanks guys. Blair

Jun 12, 2002 | 07:28 AM

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Showing my ignorance-What's a "GV overdrive?"

Jun 12, 2002 | 07:39 AM

fatdaddy

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GV stands for gear vendors overdrive -----they make a unit that is probably one of the best available , but retails for about 3,000-----consequently , it is out of the financial reach for most folks with old ford trucks----they have a website which is very informitive!!!fd

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