Check fuel filter, make sure it is not clogged and you can blow through it easy. You really also need to hook up a manual gauge to check pressure so you are not just replacing parts.
How many miles on car, complete engine brace him for around 6k with install. It might be better for him to repair it if he did not hurt bearings and crank journals.
The fan is fine, the radiators are not the best. I dropped 20deg just doing a radiator running water and water wetter. Get a nice LFP or Fluidyne. Also are you reading the stock gauge or are you reading a real temp gauge.