on reading these posts, it seem that i may have the 6 cylinder shround installed on my truck, which has a v-8 now.
my fan sets about 1 inch from radiator, but the aftermarket fiberglass shround i bought from classic, just like svwilbur's, comes way in to the alternator.
i do have a spacer betweent he fan and water pump, so i may have to remove the spacer to get the fan in toward the motor more.
although it still runs the exact same as it did when i first bought the truck. never overheating.
here is a pic of what i have now.

http://s251.photobucket.com/albums/...00/?action=view&current=DSC01422.jpg

and on second thought, i dont think i can remove the spacer, since it would put the fan into the alternator and belt.
i will leave it this way for now.
why dont they make a shroud for a v-8 specifically ?
strange.
but like i said, mine didnt run hot before without the shroud, and still runs the same with it. i really wanted the shroud for looks and to keep my fingers safe while playing under the hood with it running.
any thoughts guys on my set up ?
thanks.
leonard

1957 Chevy 3100 1/2-Ton
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