[T2] Oil cooler on a 68-71

[c.dreike]

Hi Guys,
What size is the fitting in the Berg cover. It looks small. Is it 1/4 
NPT on  both sides or is it 1/8 NPT?
What do you think? Can I use 6 AN fittngs and hoses rather than size 8.
-6 is equivalent to 3/8"Â Â  -8 is equivalent to 1/2"
Seems to me that the oil galleries in the engine couldn't be any larger 
than 8mm (about .314" dia).

Chris

On 10/28/2018 12:17 AM, Anthony Hopkins wrote:
> Second on the Gene Burg cover……My 1971 runs great at highway speeds 
> just did 4200 miles in 14 days.
> My oil was still clear(at changing) running full flow through a Mann 
> Rabbit Diesel filter with S/S Teflon 8 A/N hoses….Germans are smart 
> people.
> 1776 , 8.1 comp., slightly ported 40mm 35mm heads, Engle 100 cam, duel 
> 40mm kadrons with cam Shield zinc additive.and
> older Bug Pack Header and Quiet pipe,and a 009 dist. Pertroics point 
> less Ignition
>
> Tony
> On Saturday, October 27, 2018 9:50 PM, Al Brase <alribee at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> I find it hard to believe that any bay window camper with an engine
> properly put together cannot cruise at full speed without overheating the
> oil. I am SURE the 1971 larger cooler and fan does a better job and likely
> will make the engine last longer.
> I would first calibrate the sender that is telling you it is too hot.If
> your engine truly is getting too hot it could be timing or advance curve,
> possibly jetted too lean if you have changed specs from stock.
> Virtually every engine built in 1971 would pull the bus at maximum speed
> without killing itself. That was the idea.Owner's manual says: maximum AND
> cruising speed. I think in 1971 that number was 69-71mph?
> Al
>
> On Sat, Oct 27, 2018 at 10:16 PM c.dreike <c.dreike at verizon.net 
> <mailto: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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