What Purpose does This Serve?

   / What Purpose does This Serve? #1  

cartod

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I am cleaning up the hood to the 820 and was wondering if the foam on the inside is a critical piece. I know its there for a reason, but should I replace it while im here?

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   / What Purpose does This Serve? #2  
JD thought it was needed. Looks like it might keep the hood from rubbing the radiator.

I would replace it - can't hurt. Leaving it off might hurt.

Bruce
 
   / What Purpose does This Serve? #3  
Yeah I agree with bcp. Not exactly sure what the purpose is, but they didn't just decide to throw in some foam rubber when they were building. It serves a legitimate purpose.
 
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Thanks. I ran to town and on the way out stopped at an autozone.

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   / What Purpose does This Serve? #5  
Te foam is supposed to form a seal around the radiator. It makes the fan draw air through the side screens so it is filtered and helps keep debris from clogging radiator fins.
 
   / What Purpose does This Serve? #6  
Ditto what jd110 stated. Foam does similar as fan shroud
 
   / What Purpose does This Serve? #7  
There should also be a block of foam on top of the hydraulic oil cooler, that is to the right of the radiator
 

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