1966-67 HCS Fan blade spacing

66hcs-conv

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With the use of a radiator shroud, how much space should there be between the fan blade and the radiator? The fan blade is the fixed type.

THANKS, Dave

 

CougarCJ

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Rule of thumb, fan blades should be halfway into the fan shroud.

 

franklinair

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I use 1/2" to 1" clearance.

Neil

 

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With no shroud 1 inch. Scott is right on. Half the fan blade in a half the fan blade out.

With the very shallow fan shrouds on a Mustang Neil is probably in the same spot as Scott. Just did a 1967 Firebird with a shroud. They are very deep (more than 1 foot) and I set it up as Scott said.

Rob

 

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As stated, you want to establish a venturi effect utilizing the shroud circumference.

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THANKS guys. I appreciate your help :smile: