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[minisilverbullet]

I am planing in fitting an oil cooler.

 

My engine has been running a bit warm the last couple of days, as it has been warm weather. I am running a sump guard and have pretty large spot lamps covering the grill. 

 

The engine is a 1380 with K1100 cylinder head. 

 

From what I have read an thermostat is advised. This however seems easier said than done. The MOCAL stat sold by most places inspires included, comes with push on fittings. I guess that this is far form ideal, since I will need to convert all unions to push on. And i guess rubber hose and hose clips aint the best in this application? 

 

Mocal also do a larger thermostat which comes with a variety of threaded unions. Could I in essence make my own braided ptfe pipes up using aereoquip style fittings.? I have done this before for an oil feed pipe and it seems straight forward. I would need a variety of unions 1/2 tsp for the cooler, 8an for the stat and 2 for whatever the block is. Is this the preferred way to do it?

 

Also I wonder if anyone can recommend or point me in the direction of an inline temp sensor housing? 

[nicklouse]

so what is the oil temp?

 

would not be doing anything until that is known.

 

DSN filter housing with temp sensor hole.

[minisilverbullet]

I dont have any means to fit an oil temp gauge atm. 

 

I figured if I had to spend time removing the lamps, drop the oil etc, I may as well fit everything at once. 

[minisilverbullet]

Is the mechanical gauge the way to go or electric? 

[nicklouse]

Personal option. I don't like electric senders.

You can get threaded thermostats.

http://mocalusa.com/thermos.htm

[Spider]

As Nick has suggested, measuring the Oil Temp would be the starting point, though, you'll most likely find it closely follows coolant temp.

 

From my experience, I've never found it necessary to run an Oil Cooler for road work.

 

If you do go ahead with an Oil Cooler, would a blind be an option?  I suggest this as it will end up not only easier to do but look neater when done, though, not as convenient. Many less places to leak oil from too.

[minisilverbullet]

As Nick has suggested, measuring the Oil Temp would be the starting point, though, you'll most likely find it closely follows coolant temp.

 

From my experience, I've never found it necessary to run an Oil Cooler for road work.

 

If you do go ahead with an Oil Cooler, would a blind be an option?  I suggest this as it will end up not only easier to do but look neater when done, though, not as convenient. Many less places to leak oil from too.

 

Maybe a stupid question but what is a blind? 

[nicklouse]

shutters. a bit like your panel for your carbs. if i understand correctly.

[Spider]

 

As Nick has suggested, measuring the Oil Temp would be the starting point, though, you'll most likely find it closely follows coolant temp.

 

From my experience, I've never found it necessary to run an Oil Cooler for road work.

 

If you do go ahead with an Oil Cooler, would a blind be an option?  I suggest this as it will end up not only easier to do but look neater when done, though, not as convenient. Many less places to leak oil from too.

 

Maybe a stupid question but what is a blind? 

 

 

Basically something solid that can easily be place in front of the oil cooler to stop or reduce air flow through it.

 

I think most people just fold up some 1 mm sheet steel in to a J section and then slip them over from the top.

[CobraV8]

As Nick has suggested, measuring the Oil Temp would be the starting point, though, you'll most likely find it closely follows coolant temp.
 
From my experience, I've never found it necessary to run an Oil Cooler for road work.
 
If you do go ahead with an Oil Cooler, would a blind be an option?  I suggest this as it will end up not only easier to do but look neater when done, though, not as convenient. Many less places to leak oil from too.

 
Maybe a stupid question but what is a blind?

 
Basically something solid that can easily be place in front of the oil cooler to stop or reduce air flow through it.
 
I think most people just fold up some 1 mm sheet steel in to a J section and then slip them over from the top.

I have one like that on my cobra on cold days. Just pushes onto the front of the cooler. A lot simpler than a thermostat and costs less.

[Gr4h4m]

On the road the oil temps in my supercharged engine are fine except for constant high rpm on the motorway, that really drives them up esp on a warm day.
Track time also pushes them up.

[minisilverbullet]

Why won't a sandwich plate between the filter housing and filter not for on a mini?

 

 

I have never seen it done, what is the issue? 

[nicklouse]

Why won't a sandwich plate between the filter housing and filter not for on a mini?

 

 

I have never seen it done, what is the issue? 

for what?

 

sorry not a clear question?

[Spider]

Why won't a sandwich plate between the filter housing and filter not for on a mini?

 

 

I have never seen it done, what is the issue? 

 

Off hand, it makes it difficult to remove and replace the Oil Filter.

[nicklouse]

 

Why won't a sandwich plate between the filter housing and filter not for on a mini?

 

 

I have never seen it done, what is the issue? 

 

Off hand, it makes it difficult to remove and replace the Oil Filter.

 

but which sandwich plate?

 

between filter and housing or between housing and block.

 

both have issues.