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Oklahoma · 06-24-2010, 05:43 PM

Guys, is there an engine oil cooler that I can get off a newer vehicle that I could use on my 62 C-10 with a 72 350? I'm still trying to get my truck to run at a lower temp. I am still running around 225 on the hot days, and I want it to run cooler, is this wish full thinking or is it possible with the oil cooler to accomplish this?
Thanks Derek

*blackedoutharley* · 06-24-2010, 06:44 PM

An oil cooler will not help with coolant (engine) temp readings.

A well functioning coolant system is the answer. What temp thermostat are you running?

Electric fan or pump mounted? etc......

Oklahoma · 06-25-2010, 08:48 AM

I have a large capacity aluminum radiator, electric fan around 3500cfm, and have changed thermostats from 165,180, and 195, the 180 seems to be the best. I think that the AC that I installed might be having a factor on the cooling issue, but it just amazes me that I have a 97 Camaro with no grill for the air to go thru, and that thing runs nice and cool on the hottest days. I was thinking that an oil cooler would help with keeping the engine a little cooler.

Fred T · 06-25-2010, 10:57 AM

Have you verified your temp gauge? Put a meat thermometer in the flowing coolant when hot.

astrochimp · 06-25-2010, 04:29 PM

90's one ton GM van

My 93 has a great factory cooler. Hoses connect under filter, think adapter would bolt on- (engine is a center bolt valve cover SBC).

Don't forget a tranny cooler if you have an auto- they can reduce the load on the radiator.

David

06-24-2010, 05:43 PM	#1
Oklahoma Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: broken arrow oklahoma Posts: 266	Engine oil cooler Guys, is there an engine oil cooler that I can get off a newer vehicle that I could use on my 62 C-10 with a 72 350? I'm still trying to get my truck to run at a lower temp. I am still running around 225 on the hot days, and I want it to run cooler, is this wish full thinking or is it possible with the oil cooler to accomplish this? Thanks Derek

06-24-2010, 06:44 PM	#2
blackedoutharley Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Plumas Lake, Ca. Posts: 1,009	Re: Engine oil cooler An oil cooler will not help with coolant (engine) temp readings. A well functioning coolant system is the answer. What temp thermostat are you running? Electric fan or pump mounted? etc......

06-25-2010, 08:48 AM	#3
Oklahoma Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: broken arrow oklahoma Posts: 266	Re: Engine oil cooler I have a large capacity aluminum radiator, electric fan around 3500cfm, and have changed thermostats from 165,180, and 195, the 180 seems to be the best. I think that the AC that I installed might be having a factor on the cooling issue, but it just amazes me that I have a 97 Camaro with no grill for the air to go thru, and that thing runs nice and cool on the hottest days. I was thinking that an oil cooler would help with keeping the engine a little cooler.

06-25-2010, 10:57 AM	#4
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: Engine oil cooler Have you verified your temp gauge? Put a meat thermometer in the flowing coolant when hot. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

06-25-2010, 04:29 PM	#5
astrochimp Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Unionville Mo. Posts: 217	Re: Engine oil cooler 90's one ton GM van My 93 has a great factory cooler. Hoses connect under filter, think adapter would bolt on- (engine is a center bolt valve cover SBC). Don't forget a tranny cooler if you have an auto- they can reduce the load on the radiator. David

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