Well, I tested the fan in my garage and driveway, ran the AC on blast once the temp got in the 180s. The highest temp was running 2,500 RPMs sitting still, AC on blast...I thought I had it.
Took the car out for a real test drive today and on the Interstate, AC on, 3,500 RPMs in 4th gear at about 70 MPH and the temperature climbed up to 220°
I've ordered 2 gaskets so I can take the water pump off and apart and fit that divider plate as close as possible to the impeller vanes, because I REALLY believe THAT IS THE PROBLEM. I never took the car on the highway with the clutch mechanical fan, and now I wish I had. I still may, but DAMN, can 2 different companies, make 2 different fan and shroud assemblies, one (the one on it now) with 70 plus reviews and a 4.9 out of 5 star rating and BOTH of them fail to cool the car? I doubt that!
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