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lupie989 · 11-08-2012, 04:25 PM

Whenever I work on my A and the engine in running the fan really bothers me. Is there anything on the market (Temp or Perm) that will make it safer?

2manycars · 11-08-2012, 04:37 PM

Safety is in the hands of the individual. I can;t think of anything that would require a person to be near the fan when the engine is running. If you are worried about it, take off the fan belt when you are doing you task near the fan.

Jim Parker Toronto · 11-08-2012, 09:09 PM

the early 28"s came with a with a fan shroud and most were left off by lazy mechanics.I see some of the suppliers are selling them now...

CarlG · 11-09-2012, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Parker Toronto

the early 28"s came with a with a fan shroud and most were left off by lazy mechanics...

They were put in the same pile with the engine pans.

Tom Wesenberg · 11-09-2012, 02:46 AM

Aren't the dealer shrouds plastic?

MikeK · 11-09-2012, 05:39 AM

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Lowell Fast · 09-07-2013, 10:43 PM

Is there a source for metal fan shrouds?

wrndln · 09-07-2013, 11:41 PM

I don't believe anyone is making metal fan shrouds like the originals. I think there are some cheap cheesy plastic shrouds sold by some model A parts suppliers. I have no idea how they fit, but probably not very well. There are still original shrouds out there, but hard to find and expensive.
Rusty Nelson

Maclab58 · 09-08-2013, 07:41 AM

They aren't cheap. I got mine in out of California cost 125$. Saw one at the Pâté swap meet in ft Worth Texas this year, it wasn't any better than mine and was priced at $300!!!!!

SeaSlugs · 09-08-2013, 04:28 PM

Ive seen people paint the fan tips yellow so when its spinning you can see exactly where the fan is and a visual reminder its there and spinning. Aircraft typically have these on the propeller tips too

Farrell In Vancouver · 09-09-2013, 09:51 AM

I'll second SeaSlugs, I have painted the tips of the fan blade on the AA and it sure helps identify where the fan is while working around the running engine. Still looking for an original fan shroud for my 28 coupe (hard to find for sure) but I may just paint the tips on her fan too.

Duffy1 · 09-09-2013, 10:49 AM

wrndln ;

I bought a plastic shroud from Snyders . Easy installation . Fit perfect . Well built .

Dave Mc · 09-09-2013, 11:37 AM

Here is a pic of an Original that is on my 29 Business Coupe,My Dad found it at an abandoned farm in the trash pile.helps keep it cool compared to when I didn't have one.but it is still up to you to keep your fingers intact.

11-08-2012, 04:25 PM	#1
lupie989 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Midland, Michigan Posts: 16	Fan Shroud Whenever I work on my A and the engine in running the fan really bothers me. Is there anything on the market (Temp or Perm) that will make it safer?

11-08-2012, 04:37 PM	#2
2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: Fan Shroud Safety is in the hands of the individual. I can;t think of anything that would require a person to be near the fan when the engine is running. If you are worried about it, take off the fan belt when you are doing you task near the fan.

11-08-2012, 09:09 PM	#3
Jim Parker Toronto Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,289	Re: Fan Shroud the early 28"s came with a with a fan shroud and most were left off by lazy mechanics.I see some of the suppliers are selling them now...

11-09-2012, 02:46 AM	#5
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Fan Shroud Aren't the dealer shrouds plastic?

11-09-2012, 05:39 AM	#6
MikeK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windy City Posts: 2,919	Re: Fan Shroud Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Have you tried nootropics?

09-07-2013, 10:43 PM	#7
Lowell Fast Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: 23834 Posts: 88	Re: Fan Shroud Is there a source for metal fan shrouds?

09-07-2013, 11:41 PM	#8
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,164	Re: Fan Shroud I don't believe anyone is making metal fan shrouds like the originals. I think there are some cheap cheesy plastic shrouds sold by some model A parts suppliers. I have no idea how they fit, but probably not very well. There are still original shrouds out there, but hard to find and expensive. Rusty Nelson

09-08-2013, 07:41 AM	#9
Maclab58 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 983	Re: Fan Shroud They aren't cheap. I got mine in out of California cost 125$. Saw one at the Pâté swap meet in ft Worth Texas this year, it wasn't any better than mine and was priced at $300!!!!!

09-08-2013, 04:28 PM	#10
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Fan Shroud Ive seen people paint the fan tips yellow so when its spinning you can see exactly where the fan is and a visual reminder its there and spinning. Aircraft typically have these on the propeller tips too __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

09-09-2013, 09:51 AM	#11
Farrell In Vancouver Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pitt Meadows BC Posts: 1,003	Re: Fan Shroud I'll second SeaSlugs, I have painted the tips of the fan blade on the AA and it sure helps identify where the fan is while working around the running engine. Still looking for an original fan shroud for my 28 coupe (hard to find for sure) but I may just paint the tips on her fan too.

09-09-2013, 10:49 AM	#12
Duffy1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mo. City , Texas Posts: 725	Re: Fan Shroud wrndln ; I bought a plastic shroud from Snyders . Easy installation . Fit perfect . Well built .