[Fot] Oil cooler yes or no?

[Roger Williams]

Engine oil temp is very important. Using a dinosaur oil/ non-synthetic
stuff the maximum working temp at about 240 degrees F. Synthetic oil is
normally good to 280. +/-. One can run oil too cool. Oil works better at
200 degrees or more
If you find your oil temp is not running too hot...you do not need a
cooler. It is that simple. I am guilty of running oil coolers when I don't
really need them. If you don't know what the oil temp is, you need to know
this stuff if you are racing. Install an oil temp gauge then you will know
the answer. At best I like to look at temperature before and after the
cooler too.
In the real world I would bet most folks are running the oil too cold. On
short sprint races lasting less than 30 minute I would be willing bet most
engines do not need a cooler. Why install all tht extra plumbing if you
don't need it?
you results may vary.

On Mon, Feb 8, 2016 at 12:35 PM, <rkramer3 at austin.rr.com> wrote:

> I am also in Texas and I wouldn't run without a cooler because of the hot
> temps in general and the added benefit of the extra oil in the system. The
> lines that come with the kits on TR3's are very difficult to manipulate as
> you have noticed. Some come with BSP (British Std. Pipe) fittings. Why not
> switch out to an AN setup and use a cut to fit hose set up and route the
> hoses over the top of the inner fender. You can get the push on hose and
> fittings in black and it looks pretty nice even on period correct cars.
>
> Bob Kramer
> rkramer3 at austin.rr.com
>
> ---- Steven Belfer <steve at artwithcars.com> wrote:
> > Do you run an oil cooler on your racing Triumph?
>
> I’m having a tough time getting access to the hoses on the oil cooler
> adapter plate, it’s such a tight fit and I forgot to attach them before
> installing the engine.
> It’s a huge pain to take off the oil filter plate with the motor installed!
>
> Wondering if the oil cooler is even necessary. I race in California where
> it is over 90 degrees some of the time.
>
>
> ~STEVE
>
>
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