TO30 181626m1 radiator shroud

[OldFart187]

Looking for a radiator shroud for my 1953 TO30. Found a used one in Canada but the shipping and duties are off the chart. Also found listings for new replacements but all of those are out of stock. Anyone adapt a similar one?

 

[Ericp351]

I think the used one I bought for my 20 spent time on a Ford. Simple, forgiving , application. But, a should will really make a difference.

 

[miner09]

Where are you located

 

[OldFart187]

Somers CT

 

[Jim.ME]

Call Nolt's Equipment in Newville, PA. (717-776-6242) He deals in Massey Ferguson salvage parts. He does not have a website.

 

[OldFart187]

Thanks. I called him but no dice.

 

[jhwis]

Thanks. I called him but no dice.

I don't use one on my TO-20. It works fine.

 

[OldFart187]

Interesting... Maybe I'll try it without the shroud but with a spacer to put the fan closer to the radiator. The fan is several inches behind the radiator to let the shroud help suck air through the bottom and sides as well as directly in front. With the shroud off, the space works against you, allowing the fan to suck air around the sides. Some airflow still goes through the radiator but reduced. A simple spacer that puts the fan close to the radiator would help but you'd still miss the flow through the corners. Since the core is 15-1/2 x 17-1/2 and the fan is 15-1/2 dia, the flow area with and without the shroud is 271 and 187 sq in, a reduction of about 30%. That's probably ok if you don't work the tractor hard for a long time on a hot day. Some of that lost airflow would be recovered if a six blade fan was used. I haven't researched the latter to see if there's one that will fit. The extra weight and overhang would add stress to the water pump bearings but would probably be ok as long as no resonance is triggered.

 

[jhwis]

Interesting... Maybe I'll try it without the shroud but with a spacer to put the fan closer to the radiator. The fan is several inches behind the radiator to let the shroud help suck air through the bottom and sides as well as directly in front. With the shroud off, the space works against you, allowing the fan to suck air around the sides. Some airflow still goes through the radiator but reduced. A simple spacer that puts the fan close to the radiator would help but you'd still miss the flow through the corners. Since the core is 15-1/2 x 17-1/2 and the fan is 15-1/2 dia, the flow area with and without the shroud is 271 and 187 sq in, a reduction of about 30%. That's probably ok if you don't work the tractor hard for a long time on a hot day. Some of that lost airflow would be recovered if a six blade fan was used. I haven't researched the latter to see if there's one that will fit. The extra weight and overhang would add stress to the water pump bearings but would probably be ok as long as no resonance is triggered.

I use it with a rotary mower and as long as the radiator fins stay clean I've had no problem with temp.

 

[ProATC]

Try www.tractoropolis.com, they should know where/how to get one, maybe.