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Author: | marcotoys [ Thu Aug 28, 2014 4:05 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Larger capacity oil cooler |
Thanks for this photo Palmer. Yes the Earl's wide 10 row oil cooler would be a tight fit into my F1 fairing (after removing the tabs), but it would fit. I have calculated that Earl's narrow 10 row cooler gives a volume of 24 cubic inches, which is only 33 1/3 % more than the OEM cooler on my F1. The wide 10 row cooler gives 54 cubic inches which is 3 times the volume of my actual cooler. Considering that my engine already got quite hot when riding at a slow pace and considering the more than $3000 invested to boost the engine, I think I should go with the Earl's wide 10 row cooler and use 100% synthetic oil. But I will have to adapt my actual oil pipe fittings to the 10AN female o-ring ports of this cooler. |
Author: | marcotoys [ Mon Oct 13, 2014 10:51 am ] | ||||
Post subject: | Re: Larger capacity oil cooler | ||||
I have now installed the Earl`s wide 10 row oil cooler that I have bought from Jegs High Performance products (parts # 361-41000 at $94.99). In order to connect the OEM oil lines to this new cooler, I have bought 2 caps going into the cooler's holes, drilled a hole on top of them and tapped them in order that my M8 X 1.0 banjo bolts screw into those holes. I have also fabricated 2 brackets to fix the larger cooler to the OEM cooler holder and I have used some tie raps to attach the cooler to my brackets. I plan to fill the new cooler with oil before starting the engine. Hoping these informations will help someone else who wants to increase the OEM oil ooler capacity. Gilles Lachance
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Author: | 618F1 [ Mon Oct 13, 2014 11:12 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Larger capacity oil cooler |
Nice clean work Gilles. Were did you find those nice threaded caps that you tapped? MikeV |
Author: | marcotoys [ Tue Oct 14, 2014 5:45 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Larger capacity oil cooler |
Hi Mike, I bought those caps at a local shop which is specialized in hydraulic systems. I have paid $2.50 each. Gilles |
Author: | 618F1 [ Tue Oct 14, 2014 11:41 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Larger capacity oil cooler |
Thanks Gilles. You "lucked" out on that one. I was hoping to see your F1 at NH in 2013, and was disappointed you could not make it. You have one very nice F1 racer there. MikeV |
Author: | marcotoys [ Tue Oct 14, 2014 5:17 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Larger capacity oil cooler |
Hi Mike, If you need me to buy some of those caps for you, just let me know. Maybe we will meet next Autumn at the 2015 Symposium, depending on the dates that the organizers will choose for this event. Because between September 15 and 30 next year, I will be travelling in Italy where I plan to meet Mr. Rino Caracchi and Carlo Leoncini. Regards, Gilles |
Author: | marcotoys [ Sun Oct 26, 2014 6:33 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Larger capacity oil cooler |
Now that a new large capacity Earl's oils cooler has been installed on my F1, I filled it with oil before starting the engine. One precision here : because the piston rings are new, two mechanics have recommended that I use mineral oil during the first hours of running of the engine in order for the new rings to place themselves. And to switch later to synthetic oil. So, filling my new oil cooler with Castrol Grand Prix 20W50 oil, I noticed the the oil does not flow easily in the cooler. Should I switch to 10W40 mineral oil ? Any advice ? Thanks Gilles Lachance |
Author: | Palmer [ Wed Oct 29, 2014 1:33 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Larger capacity oil cooler |
Gilles, Either would work but 10W40 will be easier to fill the cooler with. Palmer |
Author: | pantah_good [ Wed Oct 29, 2014 3:19 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Larger capacity oil cooler |
Maybe throw it in the microwave for a while first? Bill |
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