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I managed to get an oil cooler as a gift from a customer at work, all looks ok (it is used) and when washed out (tap outside) it appears to be free flowing.
My question is the sandwich plate - thermostatic type with push on connectors; but which one exactly?
Been looking at the Burton power mag (dropped through my letter box same day..) and lists a generic one for 'ford' engines.
Anybody advise? Got one up for grabs? Pro's and con's?
Cheers.
My question is the sandwich plate - thermostatic type with push on connectors; but which one exactly?
Been looking at the Burton power mag (dropped through my letter box same day..) and lists a generic one for 'ford' engines.
Anybody advise? Got one up for grabs? Pro's and con's?
Cheers.
Firstly.
Leave the cooler in a bucket of paraffin for a couple of days to clean and dissolve the oil deposits and also to clean out the emulsified sludge you will have formed when washing it out with water!!
Secondly..Why?
Oil coolers are very good on race cars and heavily tracked cars where oil needs to be cooled.. They are a very bad idea on road cars and will cause additional engine wear when fitted to a vehicle which will under normal circumstances struggle to get to temp.
Modern oils are much more stable than in years gone by. You will also find that when you fit a proper thermostat it will probably never kick in under most circumstances.. Add to that the factor of a load more hosing, unions and potential for oil leaks and oil pressure loss and you will come to the conclusion that it is not a worthwhile mod in any car which is not going to be thrashed mercilessly to within an inch of its life.
N.
Leave the cooler in a bucket of paraffin for a couple of days to clean and dissolve the oil deposits and also to clean out the emulsified sludge you will have formed when washing it out with water!!
Secondly..Why?
Oil coolers are very good on race cars and heavily tracked cars where oil needs to be cooled.. They are a very bad idea on road cars and will cause additional engine wear when fitted to a vehicle which will under normal circumstances struggle to get to temp.
Modern oils are much more stable than in years gone by. You will also find that when you fit a proper thermostat it will probably never kick in under most circumstances.. Add to that the factor of a load more hosing, unions and potential for oil leaks and oil pressure loss and you will come to the conclusion that it is not a worthwhile mod in any car which is not going to be thrashed mercilessly to within an inch of its life.
N.
whitewolf said:
I see you points.
1 - I agree and shall as for both reasons.
2 - when hot my pressure at idle is around 20psi.. (idle) I was figuring that a cooler would help maintain better temperature and pressure?
When hot and off idle its around 40psi (I think.. been a while
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Oil pressure has a lot to do with worn engines and clearances. A little to do with temps But Oil needs to be in its optimum range to flow and lubricate. Use a thicker 20/50 classic oil for your engine which will help take up clearances. The temp won't be an issue.1 - I agree and shall as for both reasons.
2 - when hot my pressure at idle is around 20psi.. (idle) I was figuring that a cooler would help maintain better temperature and pressure?
When hot and off idle its around 40psi (I think.. been a while
l40psi for an old essex at 1500rpm isn't a bad figure ??
N.
And if you want to add an oil cooler, then use the water based models that fit between the crankcase and the oilfilter. This type have the benefit of working as an oil-warmer, as the water rise quicker in temperature than the oil, and in crusing conditions will the oil allso get too cold as the wind is cooling the oil pan. In the very rare situations where the oil get too warm - do it work as an oil cooler as well :-)
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