Hello all,
I'm new to this forum and I know I can get some good answers to my questions here. I'm helping out a friend with a 1968 M715 with a stock overhead cam 6. The engine was rebuilt about 6 years ago and runs perfect. The problem is and always was that in the summer it runs a bit too hot at idle and at parade speed. He has the stock 3 row radiator that was re-cored, 160 deg. thermostat, 4 blade fan and no shroud. The plan is to install a conventional steel 6 blade fan from Summit Racing and install a shroud. The problem is where to find a shroud. We know there is a shroud listed in the M715 parts manual but it seems that there is no such animal. If anyone here has any info on where to get a shroud or what shroud will fit or does the shroud from the civilian Gladiator fit, please pass the info to me. If a universal shroud (also from Summit) is the only way to go we will consider that. If any of you have a shroud installed please send a picture. Many thanks to all of you.
Paul