what size fan

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    1972 mav 302. someone put a 18" flex fan on it with no shroud and it runs hot. i have proper shroud now but won't fit with fan. what size fan came on it and what options do i have. thanks jack
     
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    The flex fan should keep it cool if everything else is working. Some things to check before swapping the fan: Radiator clogged, lower radiator hose collapsing, timing, air/fuel ratio, bad head gasket (or install backwards). A shroud only helps and is not a miracle worker
     
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    try cutting the bottom of the shroud and move it up a bit. or just go get a 16 incher flex fan that as many blades as you can. ;)
     
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    you guys have some good ideas but i just want to know what the original size is. does anyone know? thanks jack
     
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    17 9/16" 4 blade fan or 17 1/2" 5 blade fan if it has A/C.
     
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    I run an electric fan off a '93 Taurus on my '72. I love it, I'd never go back to a belt driven fan. You have to upgrade the alternator at the same time, though.
     
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