Oil T-stats,who's using aftermarket units
 

Looking into adding oil T-stat to my 502 with 250 BM, that has no measurable oil temp. Does anyone have any experiances with add on type oil t-stats, do they work, what brand do you like, ease of install? Eickert makes a very nice unit, are there any other comparable units available? Thanks in advance, Charles

I have just installed the perma cool oil-t with the big eddie marine cooler. I had the small merc. one on the motor before. Before oil pressure would slowly start droping. Start out at 80 cold & go down to 55 when hot. Since cooler oil & T-stat now starts at 80 & only drops to 70, even after hard running.

See the other post going on oil t-stat for pictures & comments.

Yes, check out the other posts. Im using a 18"x3" Eddie marine cooler and Perma-cool stat. Im very happy with it.

Eric

CP Performance had a unit on their on-line catalog it is a combination Oil & Power steering Cooler with built in T-stat, good for up to 1000 HP and the complete unit is under $500. does anyone have any experience with that one? I believe it's made by Hardin.

Chuck, call me. Barry has some that joe bought and isn't going to use I think. If you want them I coming up june 6 for 5 days off.
mike

I recently installed the Eickert ($$$) unit. I already had the big Eddie Marine oil/pwr steering cooler. I never saw oil temp unless I ran her really hard and then it might come up to 140 degrees. Now I run it and it comes up to maybe 220-230, perfect for getting rid of that ol' condensation from the oil:D It goes back down to about 140 on a slow cruise.

Craig

Mike, is that you? We'll have to hook up next weekend. I ordered the Eickert unit last week. what kind did Barry have? BTW congradulations on the news!

Meltdown 12, I have the same problem, runs just below 140 all the time. I like your results, did your water temp change any?

Yeah, it comes up a little more now, not much though. I was told don't really worry about the water temp on a blower motor (unless it's high of course:eek: ) The cool motor itself helps reduce the chance of detonation. The key is keeping the oil temp up just enough to burn off any resdual condensation in the oil.

Craig

Chuck how many goobs do you know? Barry had KE but used marine machine instead cause he said they were a little smaller. I'm bringing the camper and staying at Dans. He volunteered us for night feedings, thats cool. Hopefully everyone gets a baby.
mike