Yes, I searched many threads but I still haven't found what I need.
I know one of you guys can help me.
I don't have an oil cooler bypass system and I want to install one.(condensation and too low oil temp) I have a remote oil filter set up that has two extra plugged off places and I have the oil cooler. I'm just not sure where to mount the oil temp sensor for proper readings and then how the (low temp) bypass system ties into the current oil system I have. I understand the theory just not sure if a company offers a kit or do I rig this on my own or what?
Thanks,
Tom

Tom -

You need an oil thermostat. Keith Eickert has a very good one.

http://www.keitheickert.com/products...hermostat.htm\

The plumbing is shown on the link above. If you need help, email me. I run this thermostat on my boat and can help you.

The link isn't working. Here's the picture of the plumbing.

Email me at [email protected] and I'll help you out.

cool, I will, thanks

pantera..
I have the same unit from Keith and it doenst work.... I hooked it up according to the diagram that came with it... and the oil temp just kept climbing.. I removed it and the cooler worked just fine...

I am wondering how you mounted the unit.. I had mine upside down... Hot oil in the input port, but it was on the bottom... Not sure if that was the cause of it not working...

Any suggestions??

Thanks
Dick

I'll look at mine and the plumbing. It really works great. Temperature runs up to 220 then cools down and then runs up again.

They are real simple to figure out, don't let all the ports fool you. All that's in there is a decent thermostat that opens at a set temperature (they are offered in 180 and 212 I believe). So depending on the configuration of your ports you need it to short circuit from the engine to the filter and back when cold (closed thermostat) and then through the cooler (open thermostat) when hot.

Post some pictures as I can tell you what to change on your set up probably faster than seeing mine as I may not get to the boat for a couple days.

Tom -

I forgot, the best place for the temp sender is the oil pan. I am actually working on something to retro fit this!!

I did take the unit apart and boiled it.. cant remember what the temp was, but it worked fine.. But when in the boat.. I would take for ever for the oil to start to come up to temp and then it kept climbing.. I was going to send it back to Keith, but it keeps slipping my mind... I should contact him and find out what the deal is... I was totally disappointed.. cause it seems like a great idea..

I think a better way would be to bypass water in the oil cooler until it came up to temp.. That way you would have uniform oil temp throught out the system. And control water flow to keep it at a constant temp..

Thanks
Dick

Dick,

You are always look for a better way to skin a cat. Hence the name "MR Gadgets", I guess.

http://www.keitheickert.com/products...thermostat.htm

I was looking through the KE catalog and saw the remote oil thermostatic filter and head unit. It seems like it might be a cleaner install. Has anyone used it with any luck?
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Kirk, I have a plug in the pan I can use for my temp sender.