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Old 07-11-2006, 12:05 PM
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Wayne,

All original Mustangs (even 6cyl) had a shroud of some type.....These are imperative for ducting air pulled through by the fans in order to properly cool your engine. If the radiator is new, then you might want to check the upper and lower hoses for internal springs, if the springs are not within, then under pressure the hoses could be partially collapsing, restricting the flow of coolant and causing your engine to run hot. If the coolant (you are running a 50/50 mixture of coolant and water correct?) is muddy, or even brown in color, then your engine may need to be flushed and or your radiator may need to be replaced......

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