Oil cooler in engine compartment, Anyone used a Mesa Plate cooler |
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Oil cooler in engine compartment, Anyone used a Mesa Plate cooler |
DNHunt |
Jul 23 2003, 08:53 PM
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 |
Just something I'm pondering. Probably won't work but thinkin about doesn't cost anything.
I'm considering an oil cooler for a new larger type IV (2270). I need to do rust repair in the hell hole this winter and I'm cosidering lowering the battery shelf and moving it toward the firewall. This could give me enough room to mount a cooler with a fan above the battery. The positives 1)near cool air, 2)easy to plumb, 3)relatively inexpensive The negatives 1)don't know if it will work 2)probably have to remove it to get to the battery PITA, 3)it will dump warm air on the battery. Let me know what you think Dave |
Brad Roberts |
Jul 24 2003, 12:14 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
I mount them up front... but most people are mounting them near the engine.
The whole idea is to have a bypass for the oil until it warms up. The oil coolers dont like to see 100lbs of oil pressure. I cant prove to myself that one position is better than the other. Your still running the same amount of line to and from the cooler. B |
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