Oil Cooler help
 

Looking for a little help on up sizing oil cooler on a 502MPI. I am looking at thermostatic control also. I have been looking at the Hardin coolers with thermostatic control. Seems about the most economical choice I have found so far. As most I am looking still so other choices would be nice.

Looking at remote thermostats most are pretty pricey. I would rather buy it built in to the cooler than go the perma-cool stat route.

Motor has a Tyler upgrade and CMI headers. Oil temps are or have always been a little high on extended runs of 4000rpm and above. Will be adding closed cooling down the road also.

Thanks this site has also been a great resource of info.

Re: Oil Cooler help
 

You may want to look at the Mocal Sandwich adapter. This will eliminate 6 fittings that have a smaller ID than your lines. Draw it out using the remote T-stat and remote filter and compare the number of fitting used. You will need to have clearance to mount the filter. Tight but usually room.
http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/
See Mocal Products along left then half way down.
Then Aeroquip for socketless hose and fittings.
I will be using the 1/2 npt to 12 an to to come out of the Sandwich adapter and into the cooler and back again. Only 4 fittings required instead of 10.

Re: Oil Cooler help
 

Thanks BD.

Not sure I have room for sandwich thermostat and filter since this is a single engine and sits low in the bilge. I like the idea of easy access to change filter mounted remote.

BD or anyone tried or have thoughts on Mocal Laminar coolers? http://64.202.180.37/files/laminova.pdf

Re: Oil Cooler help
 

I finished a complete oil system upgrade just a few weeks ago. I used a thermostatically controlled combo cooler, oil filter mount and block adapter all from Hardin Marine. All parts have 3/4 inch npt fittings which allow you to use larger lines than merc used. All of the parts were of first rate quality and I would HIGHLY recommend their products.