thinking about one of these anyone running them?

I'm using a permacool external stat. It's working well and I'm happy with it. That pad mounted one would eliminate the need for the adapter and several lines. I like that even better. Who's is it?

Cord its a Mocal....$90

I received an e-mail from an OSO member, who's name eludes me. He suggested the Mocal unit with great success. You can have it tailored to your application, as in temperature operating range.
The Perma-Cool didn't work for me. Oil was still to cold. Many factors could have contributed to that condition. Water temps, water circuit plumbing, etc. There are members who are having great success with the Perma-Cool.

Where do you measure the temp? Coming out of the pan mine is hot, however after the cooler....brrrr, never more than 150.

Oil temp should always be measured after the cooler.

I disagree with that. The oil temp I care about is max temp, nothing else. When oil exceeds a certain temp it looses its lubricating properties permanently. This quickly results in engine wear/failure. If temps are reaching 300F in front of the cooler, 150F after is not going to repair the destroyed lubricating properties.

BT

I measure mine on the remote filter.

Where do you get the mocal unit, who sells them, and what temp is recommended for marine applications

I've got a Keith Eckert and I am seeing high oil temps. I just rebuilt the seawater pump and if that doesnt do it.. I will by pass the stat and see if that helps. I can get my return oil to 260-280.. way too hot.