Got to get a spacer on that fan to get it to within 3/4" of the radiator. Then it will pull air through the radiator and cool it down without the shroud.
Yes you have to pull the radiator to get the Fan and Spacer in there first, then re-install the radiator.
Knew there was something wrong with your installation when you said it would not cool with the mechanical fan.
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