According to Google:
Proper placement of a crankshaft-driven fan in a shroud requires the fan blades to be positioned "half-in, half-out" of the shroud opening, with roughly 50-70% of the blade width inside the shroud. The fan should be centered, with 1/2 to 1 inch of clearance between the blade tips and the shroud.
Key Guidelines for Proper Placement:
Optimal Depth ("Half-in, Half-out"): Position the fan so that 1/3 to 1/2 of the blade width extends into the rear of the shroud. If the fan sits too deep inside, it creates turbulence; if it is too far out, it pulls air from around the shroud rather than through the radiator.
Centering: Ensure the fan is centered within the shroud opening to maintain consistent clearance around the entire circumference.
Tip Clearance: Maintain 1/2 to 1 inch of space between the fan tips and the shroud edge to avoid interference, as noted in the Northern Radiator instructions.
Distance from Radiator: Keep the shroud close to the radiator core for maximum efficiency, but ensure the fan itself has at least 1-inch clearance to the radiator to prevent damage from engine flex.
Fan Spacers: Utilize appropriate spacers to achieve the correct Flex-A-Lite recommended longitudinal position (distance from the radiator).
Following these guidelines ensures that the fan creates maximum airflow through the radiator core rather than creating a "tunnel effect" or pulling from surrounding air, according to PRI Tech and other industry experts.

My question is, is this accurate to our engines? I'm fairly certain this must be the actual issue of my overheating as the fan is not remotely close to the radiator (I could fit a whole electric fan between it and the stock fan and still have room) nor is it half in half out of the shroud... If this is accurate I need to find a shorter shroud and about 6 inches of length on the fan itself