[Fot] Oil Cooler cleaning

[Norlin Engineering]

After having similar experiences to Mike's a couple of years ago (and
replacing several oil coolers) I decided to add a second oil filter.  I run
a remote Fram HP1 between the oil pump and cooler.  I've added a -8 System 1
filter between the cooler and the engine.  This is a filter that can be
disassembled, checked and cleaned.  I initially checked it after every
session.  Once I was assured nothing bad was going into the engine, I
reduced the frequency of inspection.  Belt and suspenders, but engines are
darned expensive.


http://www.system1filters.com/

Jim Norlin

-----Original Message-----
From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Joe Curry
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2010 10:44 PM
To: 'Tony Drews'; 'Mike Mehl'; 'Triumph Friends of'
Subject: Re: [Fot] Oil Cooler cleaning


Has anybody ever put a remote oil filter between the engine and the input of
the oil cooler to prevent klag from getting into the cooler?

Joe C.

-----Original Message-----
From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Tony Drews
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2010 10:09 PM
To: Mike Mehl; Triumph Friends of
Subject: Re: [Fot] Oil Cooler cleaning

Compare the price of a new oil cooler with the price of a new
motor.  I'd have to ask myself if I'm willing to take a chance to
save a hundred or two $.

Seems a shame to throw away a new cooler, but they are virtually
impossible to get completely clean, unfortunately.

- Tony Drews

At 09:28 PM 11/13/2010, Mike Mehl wrote:
>Since this year my engines seem to last only one weekend I seem to be
>accumulating Seatrab oil coolers.  Is there a suggested way to clean
>them after blowing and engine or should I spend the money with a new
>one.  I built new
>hoses too.  I am going to puck the hoses clean so that is not an issue.
>Any imput would be great.
>
>Thanks
>Mike Mehl #46 TR4
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