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79gmcc15 · 11-30-2010, 12:50 AM

Has anyone have or seen a factory oil cooler? I have one and it seems to be factory. just never read anything here about factory oil coolers.

83burban · 11-30-2010, 01:03 AM

I had one on my suburban before I swapped motors. They were a dealer add on option for our trucks - not a factory option.

Pretty simple design. Just an adapter plate between your oil filter and the filter boss on your block that has a thermostat in it that allows oil to flow through the lines to the cooler and back again.

Really only necessary if you drive the truck looong distances or tow alot in a hot environment, all it effectively does is add to the capacity of the oil system, keep oil temps lower, and extend oil change intervals by a little bit.

bhummell · 11-30-2010, 01:11 AM

was on some 6.2 dsl from factory
on all military m1008 m1005 pickups and blazers in radiator with 6.2 dsl

79gmcc15 · 11-30-2010, 01:24 AM

Ah! huh! cool! dealer option. I definitely want to keep in on my truck throughout the swap. Not going to hurt anything and thats how the truck came. You can see the lines on the lower right of pic.

48cj2a · 11-30-2010, 08:04 AM

Yes, my Mil CUCV M1009 with 6.2 has one built in the radiator as did the 87 Crew I'm using for the donor parts.

tucsonjwt · 11-30-2010, 09:20 AM

My 1983 C20 454 granny 4 spd has factory oil cooler - not a bad option for hot AZ, plus this was ordered as a camper special. It also has a stock 7 quart oil pan, so it can use the extra cooling.

b454rat · 11-30-2010, 10:01 AM

I had an 84 3/4t that was a 350, 408 when I got it, had the factory oil cooler on it. I'm sure my 89 crew has it too, but since I didn't pull the motor, not sure. Lines aren't there, but probly went with the motor.

80SPORT · 11-30-2010, 10:24 AM

Definitely available as a factory option ...RPO KC4

Popular with the trailer tow/camper units

The lines leaked after a while so they were often disconnected.

Also available as a dealer kit;a nos one sold on ebay last week

SBTork · 11-30-2010, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 80SPORT

Definitely available as a factory option ...RPO KC4

Popular with the trailer tow/camper units

The lines leaked after a while so they were often disconnected.

Also available as a dealer kit;a nos one sold on ebay last week

100% accurate. You can call your local parts store for oil cooler, lines, etc. They were definitely a factory option.

83burban · 11-30-2010, 01:35 PM

Sorry for the misinformation then, thought that they were only a dealer option. I took mine out since I swapped motors and I didn't want the gunk from the old coller messing up my new motor.

Anyone know where to get replacement parts for them - I have everything just need a new cooler. Thanks

Mr. 250r · 10-14-2011, 10:44 PM

is this what your talking about, i have the kc4 rpo code

qksilver · 10-15-2011, 07:39 PM

I have a htread asking about some pix of how it is installed. Bough a factory one 2 weeks ago, my 78 came with one but was missing when I bought it.

I have the complete unit except it seems , from your pix, the brackets for the lines and cooler itself.

If possible , no hurry or anything could you post or email me some pix of how the lines are run, any brackets for them and where and how the cooler is mounted. The adapter no problem there.

Thanks,
Steve
SCJKOVACH@GMAIL.COM

qksilver · 10-15-2011, 07:41 PM

whoops, plus are those lines for the P/S cooler? pix of those would be cool too. If I can't find one I could bend one up. I am in the process of getting and nstalling all the options my 78 came with from the factory and not there when I bought it.

Thanks again,
Steve

juiceman650 · 10-16-2011, 03:27 AM

My 75 has an oil cooler that sits in front of the radiator. Can't remember if its on the SPID in the glove box, or if its something the PO added.
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Keith Seymore · 10-16-2011, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 80SPORT

Definitely available as a factory option ...RPO KC4

Popular with the trailer tow/camper units

The lines leaked after a while so they were often disconnected.

Also available as a dealer kit;a nos one sold on ebay last week

Agree; RPO KC4 (...I knew that one by heart).

K

MNRacing · 10-23-2011, 07:41 PM

I have an 86 with the factory oil cooler option. My lines are leaking and I can't find new ones anywhere. Has anyone bought these lines and if so, where?

Mr. 250r · 10-23-2011, 08:49 PM

Not sure if someone thought mine was a power steering cooler it isn't its the oil cooler, the lines go right in by the oil filter also have the kc4 option
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11-30-2010, 12:50 AM	#1
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	factory oil cooler? Has anyone have or seen a factory oil cooler? I have one and it seems to be factory. just never read anything here about factory oil coolers. __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

11-30-2010, 01:03 AM	#2
83burban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: la Posts: 345	Re: factory oil cooler? I had one on my suburban before I swapped motors. They were a dealer add on option for our trucks - not a factory option. Pretty simple design. Just an adapter plate between your oil filter and the filter boss on your block that has a thermostat in it that allows oil to flow through the lines to the cooler and back again. Really only necessary if you drive the truck looong distances or tow alot in a hot environment, all it effectively does is add to the capacity of the oil system, keep oil temps lower, and extend oil change intervals by a little bit.

11-30-2010, 01:11 AM	#3
bhummell Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CENTRAL Michigan Posts: 16	Re: factory oil cooler? was on some 6.2 dsl from factory on all military m1008 m1005 pickups and blazers in radiator with 6.2 dsl __________________ 1970 CHEVY MONTE CARLO NHRA/IHRA STOCKER 1976 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ORIGINAL EXCEPT INTAKE AND CARB 1979 3/4 TON CAMPER SPEICIAL PROJECT

11-30-2010, 01:24 AM	#4
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: factory oil cooler? Ah! huh! cool! dealer option. I definitely want to keep in on my truck throughout the swap. Not going to hurt anything and thats how the truck came. You can see the lines on the lower right of pic. __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

11-30-2010, 08:04 AM	#5
48cj2a Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 599	Re: factory oil cooler? Yes, my Mil CUCV M1009 with 6.2 has one built in the radiator as did the 87 Crew I'm using for the donor parts. __________________ 03 Suburban Z71 Z71 98 GMC Yukon SLT 4x4 Yukon 86 M1009 CUCV Project Milverado 48 Willys CJ2A 48CJ2A

11-30-2010, 09:20 AM	#6
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: factory oil cooler? My 1983 C20 454 granny 4 spd has factory oil cooler - not a bad option for hot AZ, plus this was ordered as a camper special. It also has a stock 7 quart oil pan, so it can use the extra cooling.

11-30-2010, 10:01 AM	#7
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,454	Re: factory oil cooler? I had an 84 3/4t that was a 350, 408 when I got it, had the factory oil cooler on it. I'm sure my 89 crew has it too, but since I didn't pull the motor, not sure. Lines aren't there, but probly went with the motor. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 6” lift 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 4" SAS

11-30-2010, 10:24 AM	#8
80SPORT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: red deer alberta Posts: 777	Re: factory oil cooler? Definitely available as a factory option ...RPO KC4 Popular with the trailer tow/camper units The lines leaked after a while so they were often disconnected. Also available as a dealer kit;a nos one sold on ebay last week

11-30-2010, 01:35 PM	#10
83burban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: la Posts: 345	Re: factory oil cooler? Sorry for the misinformation then, thought that they were only a dealer option. I took mine out since I swapped motors and I didn't want the gunk from the old coller messing up my new motor. Anyone know where to get replacement parts for them - I have everything just need a new cooler. Thanks

10-14-2011, 10:44 PM	#11
Mr. 250r Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: freeburg, illinois Posts: 885	Re: factory oil cooler? is this what your talking about, i have the kc4 rpo code Attached Images __________________ 1987 Chevy V30 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573854 1988 IROC-Z Camaro - 305/T5 T-Top 1989 GMC V35 - Marbolo Express http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596850 1991 V2500 Suburban Silverado - Sold 1991 V2500 Suburban Scottsdale - Big Nasty http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=497423 2001 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 EC DRW - Sold 2003 1500 Silverado 2004 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 CC DRW - Sold 2005 Silverado 2500HD 6.6/ZF6 CC LWB

10-15-2011, 07:39 PM	#12
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: factory oil cooler? I have a htread asking about some pix of how it is installed. Bough a factory one 2 weeks ago, my 78 came with one but was missing when I bought it. I have the complete unit except it seems , from your pix, the brackets for the lines and cooler itself. If possible , no hurry or anything could you post or email me some pix of how the lines are run, any brackets for them and where and how the cooler is mounted. The adapter no problem there. Thanks, Steve SCJKOVACH@GMAIL.COM

10-15-2011, 07:41 PM	#13
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: factory oil cooler? whoops, plus are those lines for the P/S cooler? pix of those would be cool too. If I can't find one I could bend one up. I am in the process of getting and nstalling all the options my 78 came with from the factory and not there when I bought it. Thanks again, Steve

10-16-2011, 03:27 AM	#14
juiceman650 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Bruno, CA. Posts: 348	Re: factory oil cooler? My 75 has an oil cooler that sits in front of the radiator. Can't remember if its on the SPID in the glove box, or if its something the PO added. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1975 Chevy Cheyenne w/ v8 350 and TH350 Siverado interior Fleetside bed aka "The Beast" aka "Cheyerado"

10-23-2011, 07:41 PM	#16
MNRacing Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: North Texas Posts: 3	Re: factory oil cooler? I have an 86 with the factory oil cooler option. My lines are leaking and I can't find new ones anywhere. Has anyone bought these lines and if so, where?

10-23-2011, 08:49 PM	#17
Mr. 250r Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: freeburg, illinois Posts: 885	Re: factory oil cooler? Not sure if someone thought mine was a power steering cooler it isn't its the oil cooler, the lines go right in by the oil filter also have the kc4 option Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1987 Chevy V30 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573854 1988 IROC-Z Camaro - 305/T5 T-Top 1989 GMC V35 - Marbolo Express http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596850 1991 V2500 Suburban Silverado - Sold 1991 V2500 Suburban Scottsdale - Big Nasty http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=497423 2001 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 EC DRW - Sold 2003 1500 Silverado 2004 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 CC DRW - Sold 2005 Silverado 2500HD 6.6/ZF6 CC LWB



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