[T2] Oil cooler on a 68-71

[Jon Stiles]

Gene Berg full-flow oil pump covers clear the mustache bar. I have installed about a dozen and both relief and non-relief fit without modifications.

Jon Stiles

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> On Oct 27, 2018, at 9:17 PM, c.dreike <c.dreike at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> I'm in the throws of installing a rebuilt engine in my 71. Seems that no one that I can find has discovered a good solution for installing a full flow oil pump cover that fits with the mustache bar engine support. It appears that some folks simply cut the mustache bar for clearance.  I'm currently looking into having an oil pump cover machined with a pipe thread pointing directly to the rear rather than to the side as the off the shelf covers go. What have you other folks done to install a full flow filter?
> 
> And to address Andrew's oil overheat problem, take a look at the two oil pressure valves. If the pressure control valve (at flywheel end) is set too high, the relief valve at the pulley end will not close and oil will not flow through the cooler. There is a spec on the spring heights you can look up. Generally the relief valve opens on a cold engine due to high oil pressure causing oil to bi-pass the cooler. As the oil heats and thins, the pressure drops allowing the relief valve to close causing oil to flow through the cooler. The pressure control valve keeps oil pressure at the proper constant level. Excessive oil pressure causes the pump to work harder using up precious engine horsepower and could also cause the oil to heat. If a full flow cover is somehow installed on the pump, an external oil cooler could be installed. Using a thermostatic bi-pass valve in the circuit is advisable. Look up Thermostat oil valves. Checking oil pressure might also be instructive. Here is a link to a discussion on oil pressure. Specs are listed.
> 
> Chris
> 64DD Kamper Kit
> 71 sunroof
> 
>> On 10/27/2018 7:42 PM, Andrew Stockton wrote:
>> I've got a 71 Camper equipped with a Berg Oil Temperature indicator.  If I drive over 55 and the outside temperature is over 80 degrees, the oil light starts flashing.  This means forgetting about any camping trips in the summer that involve mostly highway driving.  Living in Connecticut, where many campgrounds now close after Labor Day and most are closed after Columbus Day, severely limits the days available for camping.  If anybody has a solution to this situation other than switching to a water-cooled engine, please respond.
>> Andrew Stockton
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