Quote Originally Posted by jerry clayton View Post
Get a longer spacer-----

That water pump is painted black on a blue engine so I assume its been replaced recently----It might be a shorter pump than whats available--I remember that Ford had several different issues with sbf being too close to the front end on some mid 80s stuff and did some different pumps/front covers---

I don't know where to tell you to look, but there are longer spacers

I also see that there are some fasteners thru the rad core---what do you have on the front of radiator?

Also---for a shroud--I used to source alum ones from I think Dayton---bases for roof fans---to made shrouds for the pro stockers

I also did one of those fiberglass fans on my 55 back then---one day it tossed a blade right pass my ear when I revved it up checking the timing---also the pic shows 4 blade fan---get the 7 blade that was on many vehicles--the 4 won't get the job done even with a shroud

And of course there is the option of the Tauras or Mk8 electric fan-------
Wow! That'll definitely get after a cooling problem, but since the PO said that the only problem was it getting warm on a hot day in slow traffic I don't think I'd make it that big of a project unless it proves to be necessary. If it were mine I'd get a good shroud in place that fits the tilt of the fan and fits within maybe 1/2" of the blade tips, and throw a 180F stat in it and see how it does. If it still struggles I'd look at a five or seven blade fan to replace the four blader. I don't like the fiberglass fans either - dangerous units, IMO. I really don't see a burning need to get the fan any closer to the radiator - if you get the shroud right all the air it pulls will be through the radiator, even if the blade's a foot back. Like Mike mentioned, having the fan blade 1/2 way into the shroud hole is key. Should work fine, IMO, and easier than moving stuff around.