Oil temperature issue
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#102
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I just wanted to say thanks to all for the help on my oil temp issue. After Running last weekend i decided to remove the end caps on my coolers. I was shocked at my findings. I can't believe the oil wasn't showing hotter and the engine water temp was at normal 152. SAND<PEBBLES>SEAWEED CLOGGED IN BOTH COOLERS.
Curious about the oil temps after cleaning
[ATTACH=CONFIG]544596[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]544597[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]544598[/ATTACH]
Curious about the oil temps after cleaning
[ATTACH=CONFIG]544596[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]544597[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]544598[/ATTACH]
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Recently I switched out my 13 plate bellhousing coolers to 8 plate to help build oil temp.
The evaporation on MY motors was not fast enough below 212* .
It still takes 5 minutes + around 4500rpm to get the oil temp above 212* in Lake Michigan but at least I can get there now.
Ultimately, I`ve learned that the water temp is a large factor in condensation. I can run around warmer Lake Erie or ROTO at 180* oil temps all day without any condensation.
Unfortunately building water temp in my motors is next to impossible.
Cold water and 180* oil temps on my set up equals:
The evaporation on MY motors was not fast enough below 212* .
It still takes 5 minutes + around 4500rpm to get the oil temp above 212* in Lake Michigan but at least I can get there now.
Ultimately, I`ve learned that the water temp is a large factor in condensation. I can run around warmer Lake Erie or ROTO at 180* oil temps all day without any condensation.
Unfortunately building water temp in my motors is next to impossible.
Cold water and 180* oil temps on my set up equals:
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From: Toronto, Canada
however... if you want to run them, take a close look at the STBD engine, you'll see the unit in the chiller right beside the idler pulley to the left of the blower belt...
Last edited by adk61; 08-27-2015 at 08:30 AM.
#105
Teague Marine has adjustable units... I use them on my superchillers [ATTACH=CONFIG]544650[/ATTACH] not sure if you can blow these up on your computer.. but they are the brass units that are screwed into the front side dump of the chillers... these work awesome and I'm sure they would help you if overall system pressure is a concern for you... 15-16psi wouldn't bother me, IMO
however... if you want to run them, take a close look at the STBD engine, you'll see the unit in the chiller right beside the idler pulley to the left of the blower belt...
however... if you want to run them, take a close look at the STBD engine, you'll see the unit in the chiller right beside the idler pulley to the left of the blower belt...
Thanks for the post
Last edited by 35fountain; 08-27-2015 at 09:43 AM.
#106
I agree BUT how long do you want that condensation to stay inside. It will begin to rust parts like valve springs, push rods, etc. Look at the post in this thread on page 11 from ICDEDPPL.
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Again, I'm, just stating info against the common misconception that oil has to be 212F or over to remove water.
That is all.
Hard to type vs speak and convey the message.
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From: OK CIty, OK
Recently I switched out my 13 plate bellhousing coolers to 8 plate to help build oil temp.
The evaporation on MY motors was not fast enough below 212* .
It still takes 5 minutes + around 4500rpm to get the oil temp above 212* in Lake Michigan but at least I can get there now.
Ultimately, I`ve learned that the water temp is a large factor in condensation. I can run around warmer Lake Erie or ROTO at 180* oil temps all day without any condensation.
Unfortunately building water temp in my motors is next to impossible.
The evaporation on MY motors was not fast enough below 212* .
It still takes 5 minutes + around 4500rpm to get the oil temp above 212* in Lake Michigan but at least I can get there now.
Ultimately, I`ve learned that the water temp is a large factor in condensation. I can run around warmer Lake Erie or ROTO at 180* oil temps all day without any condensation.
Unfortunately building water temp in my motors is next to impossible.
Couldn't find the data I wanted, all my tech stuff starts with saturated steam.
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seeing how we are shifting a bit here, I have been experimenting with breather setups on my procharger setup, found what works well for me, run 5/8 hoses out of each valve cover to individual puke tanks, vented to procharger inlet bell. What I noticed was all the water being caught in the tanks, and no oil...just info..
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seeing how we are shifting a bit here, I have been experimenting with breather setups on my procharger setup, found what works well for me, run 5/8 hoses out of each valve cover to individual puke tanks, vented to procharger inlet bell. What I noticed was all the water being caught in the tanks, and no oil...just info..
Add a baffle in there and you'll see even more fall out.
I work in the natural gas industry, this stuff is my bread and butter.


