Think I need an external oil cooler..., who makes the best kit? |
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Think I need an external oil cooler..., who makes the best kit? |
billh1963 |
Jul 18 2012, 12:49 PM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,403 Joined: 28-March 11 From: North Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
Driving one of the cars (2.0L with dual carbs) and see a consistent 230-240F on the dipstick temp gauge. The gauge is accurate (tested in boiling water). Normal driving.... 90F day, mixed speeds with 60 to 70 mph max, flat terrain.
The PO had pulled the tins to repaint them so I assume mice nests are not a problem. I will check the oil cooler and the bellows this weekend; however, I don't expect any issues there. So, other than investigating to see if there is a lean condition with the carbs (which impacts CHT more than oil temp...correct?), It looks like my options for remediation are limited to an oil cooler. I've done a search and find most threads are for 6 conversions or homemade setups. Of the few kits available, is there any consensus on a good affordable solution? |
r_towle |
Jul 18 2012, 01:07 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,624 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Do you have a thermostat hooked up for the air flappers that re-direct air over the stock oil cooler?
If properly setup, and the thermostat has failed, the flappers should provide ample cooling over the stock oil cooler. You stated that someone removed and painted the tin....they may have put it back on and jammed the flapper that re-directs air over the cooler. that side tin, passenger side, can be removed while the motor is in the car. You may also be able to stick a scope in there to verify the flapper is in the correct position. for a kit, look at CB performance. Rich |
lotus_65 |
Jul 18 2012, 06:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Do you have a thermostat hooked up for the air flappers that re-direct air over the stock oil cooler? If properly setup, and the thermostat has failed, the flappers should provide ample cooling over the stock oil cooler. You stated that someone removed and painted the tin....they may have put it back on and jammed the flapper that re-directs air over the cooler. that side tin, passenger side, can be removed while the motor is in the car. You may also be able to stick a scope in there to verify the flapper is in the correct position. for a kit, look at CB performance. Rich test the bellows with a heat gun or really good hair dryer. i found you can test the correct cabling/operation of the flappers just by having a partner watch the flapper arm move while you're heating the bellows. |
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