496BBC
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Whats the best way to mount the engine oil cooler?
Is it best to mount so that the oil will drain back to the engine or to mount it so that the oil stays in the cooler?
I guess there are concerns for each way.
If its mounted so that the oil drains back to the engine than there is the concern of dry start ups. The oil pressure taking a few more seconds to build due to having to fill the cooler.
If its mounted so that the oil stays in the cooler than the oil will not drain back to the engine during oil changes.
I may have to weld a drain in my cooler if I decide to mount it were the oil will not drain back to the engine.
Thanks for any input
I had it mounted in the rear of the car with fans on it to get the heat away form the radiator. I'm going to try moving it in front of the radiator to see if it makes any difference.
Neal
Is it best to mount so that the oil will drain back to the engine or to mount it so that the oil stays in the cooler?
I guess there are concerns for each way.
If its mounted so that the oil drains back to the engine than there is the concern of dry start ups. The oil pressure taking a few more seconds to build due to having to fill the cooler.
If its mounted so that the oil stays in the cooler than the oil will not drain back to the engine during oil changes.
I may have to weld a drain in my cooler if I decide to mount it were the oil will not drain back to the engine.
Thanks for any input
I had it mounted in the rear of the car with fans on it to get the heat away form the radiator. I'm going to try moving it in front of the radiator to see if it makes any difference.
Neal