Is a radiator shroud necessary?

Is a radiator shroud necessary?

The first thing we want to make sure is that you actually have a fan shroud. If you rely on a belt-driven fan for engine cooling, a fan shroud is a must to pull the air through the radiator. Without a shroud, air will take the path of least resistance, pulling air from over and under the radiator instead of through it.

What can happen if a radiator fan shroud is missing?

Without the cooling fan shroud, air would disperse in all directions under the hood, which would operate less efficiently. If the cooling fan shroud is cracked, damaged or missing, it can contribute to your engine overheating and less efficient air conditioning system operation.

How deep should a radiator shroud be?

The fan ideally should fit one half of the pitch depth of the blade into the shroud opening. If it is too far rearward out of the shroud air will be pulled from around the blade tips. Being too deep into the shroud can cause turbulence affecting airflow and cooling ability.

Should the radiator fans push or pull air?

Preference should be given to a “pull” vs. a “push” fan. Mounted on the engine side of the radiator, a pull fan does not interfere with airflow at highway speeds. All shrouded fans should be on the engine side of the radiator.

How does a radiator shroud keep the engine from overheating?

From this position, the radiator shroud can channel air flow through the fan blades and prevent air from escaping to the sides of the radiator. This action can help prevent your engine from overheating when your vehicle must sit in place for extended periods of time.

How far should the fan be in the shroud?

Why do you need a fan shroud on a radiator?

The shroud simply allows the largest volume of air to be pulled through the rad (typically in a pull through application). There’s more too: If you take the time to effectively seal any gaps between the fan shroud and the radiator, cooling can improve. It’s not that difficult to accomplish – see the accompanying photos for a closer look.

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If the shroud is not present, it creates a considerable amount of “dead” space behind the radiator that in turn destroys the effectiveness of the fan assembly. The bottom line is simple: If you don’t run a proper shroud, you’re only asking for overheating grief.

Which is the correct position for a fan shroud?

A commonly held thought is that fan blades should recess 50% into the shroud for optimum cooling. To get your fan in the correct position, use fan spacers or shims.

How tall is a radiator without a shroud?

We’ll use a 27” tall universal radiator with a core height 22.25” and a core width 18.25” for this example. Judging from the calculations above, you can see that without a shroud directing the airflow across the entire radiator, you are effectively not using 44% of your radiator.