Radiator fan shroud missing

[Ben755]

I replaced the water pump on my FX28D and forgot to put the fan shroud back on. I think I can just loosen the radiator connections enough to slip the shroud back between the
radiator and fan., But I'm wondering if the shroud is really needed - it seems that the radiator and fan would actually get more air from the side vents without the shroud, and the
fan side of the radiator would definitely have easier access for cleaning - any thoughts on this ?

 

[California]

It's needed. Air would reach the fan from the sides, not through the radiator, without it.

 

[RickB]

Cooling is more efficient with a shroud than without. Every time.

 

[Tinhack]

If it wasn't needed, manufacturers would drop it like a hot potato. They cost too much to just put them on for nothing. You need the shroud!

 

[ruffdog]

^^^^^ditto

 

[cqaigy2]

You need the shroud to direct the airflow thru the radiator.

 

[Hay Dude]

You need the shroud to direct the airflow thru the radiator.

Its a safety issue, too. Open a hood with an engine running and the fan shroud missing and get too close, that fan'll rip your shirt off.

 

[Ben755]

Thanks for the responses - I guessed that the shroud might be necessary, but wanted to be sure.

 

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[California]

Anybody remember the first generation flathead Fords? The distributor was below and behind the fan. Setting timing could be brutal.

I think 9N's were like this too.