fan/radiator clearance
fan/radiator clearance
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Hello,
I am trying to determine the optimum clearance between the fan and radiator on a gasoline engine.
I am talking about a pusher fan that is pushing air through a liquid radiator on a home made tractor.
It seems like I have found somewhere that the fan should be placed as close to the radiator as possible, but I can not find any fluid flow reasons to back this up.
I am really interested in the theory behind this topic. Can anyone give me a hint?
Thanks
Joe
I am trying to determine the optimum clearance between the fan and radiator on a gasoline engine.
I am talking about a pusher fan that is pushing air through a liquid radiator on a home made tractor.
It seems like I have found somewhere that the fan should be placed as close to the radiator as possible, but I can not find any fluid flow reasons to back this up.
I am really interested in the theory behind this topic. Can anyone give me a hint?
Thanks
Joe





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