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> Fluidyne cooler, extra fittings
spunone
post Jun 23 2006, 10:50 AM
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Just looking at the fluidyne coolers and some of then have extra fittings on them they say they have 2 an12 and 1 3/8 ips and 1- 1/2 port .Whats up I thought 1 in and 1 out. I know (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) but what can I say
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crash914
post Jun 23 2006, 11:11 AM
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can you say "water cooled?"

Most likely a port for coolant. I.E. an automatic trasmission fluid cooler...
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machina
post Jun 23 2006, 11:31 AM
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the small ports are to drain the oil and or bleed air out of the system.

some of the bigger coolers hold quite a bit of oil so being able to drain the cooler comes in handy.
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post Jun 23 2006, 12:04 PM
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I stand corrected...I really like hanging around smarter people than me....
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post Jun 23 2006, 12:18 PM
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Thanks Dave did'nt think ya wanted to mix water &oil (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)
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post Jun 23 2006, 06:20 PM
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on mine, one pair is 12 AN, the other is 1/2 in (IIRC) pipe.
Options for plumbing.
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