Date:         Fri, 8 Apr 2011 13:15:38 -0500
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Tencentlife Oil Cooler
Comments: To: neil n <musomuso@gmail.com>
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---- neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> I've read Tencents posts. Assuming he wrote the instructions, it makes
> sense that he was so thorough and clear. Writing instructions that the
> "everyman" can follow is not an easy task IMO.
>
> Not sure if all external oil cooling kits have this, but think this is
> worth mentioning. From his "better" WBX engine ad:
>
> "1. Oil Cooler Kit: all kits include Mocal sandwich plate adapter with
> built-in thermostatic control valve, ....."
>
> Seems the valve opens at a certain temp. i.e. the external oil cooler
> isn't cooling the oil all the time.

Neil, that is a part of the system Chris sold me.  Darrel (my mechanic who installed it) checked this function with an infra-red thermal gun.  The oil thermostat opened reliably three times at 180 F, which is the temperature that Chris stated it would.

mcneely