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40cpe · 07-31-2017, 07:12 PM

I'm just saying this from my experience. I put an 8BA in my '38 and was no room for a mechanical fan without a lot of machine work that I'm not capable of. I settled on a Cooling Component electric fan with a shroud. My first longer run was on an 85 degree day and running 60-65 the temp would go up to 195, fan would turn on, cool it back to 180 and turn off. All of the panels are in place to direct incoming air through the radiator. My theory is the shroud is blocking airflow. While I would prefer the fan not run at highway speeds, I've reconciled myself to it. This might not be applicable to a mechanical fan, but I just thought I would mention the other side of a shroud.

07-31-2017, 07:12 PM	#19
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: V8 fan shroud I'm just saying this from my experience. I put an 8BA in my '38 and was no room for a mechanical fan without a lot of machine work that I'm not capable of. I settled on a Cooling Component electric fan with a shroud. My first longer run was on an 85 degree day and running 60-65 the temp would go up to 195, fan would turn on, cool it back to 180 and turn off. All of the panels are in place to direct incoming air through the radiator. My theory is the shroud is blocking airflow. While I would prefer the fan not run at highway speeds, I've reconciled myself to it. This might not be applicable to a mechanical fan, but I just thought I would mention the other side of a shroud.