Engine Cooling Fan airflow direction

[tordenskjold]

Hi all!

This may seem like an odd question. I am wondering what direction the airflow from the engine compartment fan should be going. When I pulled the engine a while back I missed that one little plug and the wires disconnected from the main plug. I configured it to blow fresh air in but I am not sure that is correct.

Bottom line: Should it pull air in or exhaust hot air out of the right side?

Thanks in advance!!

Mike

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by tordenskjold

Hi all!

This may seem like an odd question. I am wondering what direction the airflow from the engine compartment fan should be going. When I pulled the engine a while back I missed that one little plug and the wires disconnected from the main plug. I configured it to blow fresh air in but I am not sure that is correct.

Bottom line: Should it pull air in or exhaust hot air out of the right side?

Thanks in advance!!

Mike

It blows outwards.

[tordenskjold]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

It blows outwards.

Thanks! I had it backwards. I assumed it would pull air in since it looks like an intake due to its orientation. Time to switch the wires.