All -
I think it depends on you geographic location. The southern tribes - may
- not need a thermostat. If you live where it gets cold, yes, you need
one. The oil will continaully circulate through the cooler and never
warm up to operating temp and as a result flow properly. This is not
necessarily good.
Bill '70 6
Greg Dito wrote:
>Mike,
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>I would agree with Rick. I will be installing an oil cooler for my modified
>engine and do not plan on using a thermostat. The only rationale for this
>device is to close off the cooler path when the oil is cold so it warms up
>faster. But once the engine (and oil) is at operating temperature the
>thermostat serves no function. Especially in Atlanta.
>
>Greg Dito
>CD6250L
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>>What are the thoughts regarding the need for a thermostat for your oil
>>cooler system?
>>Michael Campsmith
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