engine overheated

1977 FORD MAVERICK
17,300 MILES
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BARTLETTIB
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(fixed or repaired daily?),recent repairs-headgasket been replaced,radiator been replaced, thermostatbeen replaced,question(1)his the waterpump next, its not leaking?. I don't have a fan shrould on the car, can't find one,(2)would a fan clutch installed take care of that problem? , thank's bud.
Oct 29, 2011 at 10:00 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be air in the system, defective water pump-check if its functioning, also the oil does it looks milky?
Oct 31, 2011 at 8:14 PM
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BARTLETTIB
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the head gasket was replaced, oil is fine, what i have done recently was added a 3" spacer on the radiator fan, which brought the fan closer to the radiator.(question)- do i still need a fan shroud? if so where can i find a replacement shroud, thank's bud.
Oct 31, 2011 at 9:22 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Dunno where, but you could be needing the shroud-don't work get it block and pressure tested to find out more what's going on.
Nov 1, 2011 at 9:07 AM
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