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Old 12-25-2023 | 11:12 AM
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87 - my oil coolers are actually mounted under the front of the motors and I have a small separate PS cooler that’s just an inline cooler from the raw water. Not sure if you can see my coolers in this picture once it loads. I could take a picture this afterNoon if you’d like….

my oil coolers are pretty small and over a 20 mile run I’ll see 240* water temps, but that doesn’t bother me with Mobil1. Frankly I like to get it up that high on occasion.


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Old 12-25-2023 | 11:19 AM
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These are the 500 EFI;s I rebuilt, this works the fine in your hp range, the more you can keep on the engine the less you have to disconnect if you need to pull one
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Old 12-25-2023 | 11:26 AM
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These are the 500 EFI;s I rebuilt, this works the fine in your hp range, the more you can keep on the engine the less you have to disconnect if you need to pull one
thats exactly what I’m looking to do only one engine has steering so that helps also. What did you use for clamps / hardware to mount it buddy?
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Old 12-25-2023 | 11:27 AM
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87 - my oil coolers are actually mounted under the front of the motors and I have a small separate PS cooler that’s just an inline cooler from the raw water. Not sure if you can see my coolers in this picture once it loads. I could take a picture this afterNoon if you’d like….

my oil coolers are pretty small and over a 20 mile run I’ll see 240* water temps, but that doesn’t bother me with Mobil1. Frankly I like to get it up that high on occasion.

awesome man! Thanks! Yeah if you get out there and feel like snapping a picture I’d appreciate it! Nice engine bay btw! Merry Christmas!
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Old 12-26-2023 | 05:45 AM
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I haven't gotten around to getting my setup out and listed yet....It will be available as soon as I get the motor pulled and get it all off. The holidays and a bunch of OT at work have sucked up all my time lately ugghh
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Old 12-28-2023 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by F-2 Speedy

These are the 500 EFI;s I rebuilt, this works the fine in your hp range, the more you can keep on the engine the less you have to disconnect if you need to pull one
I have little room to even change plugs on twins, so having a simple engine pack system for removal is definitely a bonus.

I've come to the conclusion that simple connectors for elec and coolant (fresh water exchanger) with easy drains for IOT re-use, is the way to go for me.

I don't want to see pulling engines as a 'drag'.
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Old 12-28-2023 | 02:15 PM
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Man - I’m a dick. Been to garage several times and forgot to get a picture. Distracted with new bilge pump installs in my stand-ups…..

will try to get today or tomorrow….
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Old 12-28-2023 | 04:16 PM
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Man - I’m a dick. Been to garage several times and forgot to get a picture. Distracted with new bilge pump installs in my stand-ups…..

will try to get today or tomorrow….
hahaha all good man I’m in zero rush just kinda collecting ideas! Enjoy your time on cooler projects!
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Old 12-29-2023 | 09:48 AM
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I`ve been running without a power steering cooler for a while now.
I keep an eye on oil temp, it never gets above 160*






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Old 12-30-2023 | 03:01 AM
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Originally Posted by ICDEDPPL
I`ve been running without a power steering cooler for a while now.
I keep an eye on oil temp, it never gets above 160*


Dan, I like the simple but effective thermometer sticker. Your PS fluid tank is just for the one engine?
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Seems an aluminum reservoir tank is sufficient for cooling. Add air cooling fins if required.

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