Softail Oil Cooler Question
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Softail Oil Cooler Question
I just bought an HD 26157-07 premium oil cooler for my '07' FLSTC. To accomodate the new oil cooler adapter, they want you to remove the threaded nipple that the old oil filter screwed onto. Has anyone out there installed this new oil cooler, and what is the best way to remove the threaded nipple. It will not be reused, so damaging the threads is no big deal. Looks like a pair of channel locks would do the trick, but I don't want to f--- up the female portion of the threads by distorting this small piece of pipe. I don't know if the factory used locktite on the threads before they screwed it in. Any input would be appreciated.
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RE: Softail Oil Cooler Question
It may or may not have locktite on it, but a pair of channel locks would be my first choice also. Especially if damaging the threads is not a problem.
Go for it.
Go for it.
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RE: Softail Oil Cooler Question
ORIGINAL: Citoriplus
It may or may not have locktite on it, but a pair of channel locks would be my first choice also. Especially if damaging the threads is not a problem.
Go for it.
It may or may not have locktite on it, but a pair of channel locks would be my first choice also. Especially if damaging the threads is not a problem.
Go for it.
I posted this over in the oil section and they said the nipple has a hex head (like the new one) and that I can remove it with a 7/16 hex head driver and extention. Thanks.
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RE: Softail Oil Cooler Question
That's a bit odd, most of the instruction sheets that I have seen for HD products generally have better than avearge instructions included. Wonder why they didn't include that little tid bit of info?
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RE: Softail Oil Cooler Question
ORIGINAL: rastas
just remove the old one with a 22mm socket drive thats what i used and 7/16 hex head to install new one.the old one is not very tight
just remove the old one with a 22mm socket drive thats what i used and 7/16 hex head to install new one.the old one is not very tight
Thanks Rastas, you were correct on both counts. I installed the oil cooler today and used a 22mm socket to remove the old one, and a 7/16 hex head to install the new one. I did notice that after a complete oil change and the oil cooler installed, it still only took 3 quarts of oil. I rode the bike until it reached operating temperature (210), even checked to see that the thermostat was allowing oil into the cooler (it was). I waited 5 minutes after shutdown to check the oil level, (did the check while it was on the jiffy stand) and it was full. I thought it would take at least 3 1/2 quarts to top it off. I appreciate all the wisdom on this HD forum. It has been an invaluable source of answers and information.
DJK
RE: Softail Oil Cooler Question
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Thanks Rastas, you were correct on both counts. I installed the oil cooler today and used a 22mm socket to remove the old one, and a 7/16 hex head to install the new one. I did notice that after a complete oil change and the oil cooler installed, it still only took 3 quarts of oil. I rode the bike until it reached operating temperature (210), even checked to see that the thermostat was allowing oil into the cooler (it was). I waited 5 minutes after shutdown to check the oil level, (did the check while it was on the jiffy stand) and it was full. I thought it would take at least 3 1/2 quarts to top it off. I appreciate all the wisdom on this HD forum. It has been an invaluable source of answers and information.
DJK
ORIGINAL: rastas
just remove the old one with a 22mm socket drive thats what i used and 7/16 hex head to install new one.the old one is not very tight
just remove the old one with a 22mm socket drive thats what i used and 7/16 hex head to install new one.the old one is not very tight
Thanks Rastas, you were correct on both counts. I installed the oil cooler today and used a 22mm socket to remove the old one, and a 7/16 hex head to install the new one. I did notice that after a complete oil change and the oil cooler installed, it still only took 3 quarts of oil. I rode the bike until it reached operating temperature (210), even checked to see that the thermostat was allowing oil into the cooler (it was). I waited 5 minutes after shutdown to check the oil level, (did the check while it was on the jiffy stand) and it was full. I thought it would take at least 3 1/2 quarts to top it off. I appreciate all the wisdom on this HD forum. It has been an invaluable source of answers and information.
DJK
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RE: Softail Oil Cooler Question
I would think its kind of odd that you didnt have to put any more oil in, I realize that Harleys are a dry sump system but there is going to be oil in the cooler after you shut it off and the oil stops circulating. I would think that when you pull the dip stick it would read lower than when you first put new oil in.
Chris
Yup, that's what I would have thought. The HD oil cooler unit is very small though. If you exclude the cooling fins, there is not much of an area for the oil to flow through. In addition, the 2 hoses that connect the oil filter adapter to the oil cooler itself are only about 4" in length. Even the instruction sheet failed to mention the exact quantity of oil that would remain in the oil cooler. I can tell you, not much.
DJK
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