Just installed HD oil cooler
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RE: Just installed HD oil cooler
I bought a kit from where I used to work that had several different sizes in the kit. JEGS is the online auto parts place that I got the clamps from. They aren't cheap - $6 each, but I think it was worth it. They are made by Russel and they come single packed. You can get red/blue combos that are cheaper, but I didn't want that look.  \\;
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TIP: To use these, use a tool to force the clamp into the chrome sleeve. Then unscrew the clamp to spread the sleeve out enough to go over the hose.
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TIP #2: If you use braided sleeve, make sure it ends at a point far enough away from the end of the hose that the clamp will only be on the hose, not the braid. Also, use either a large ID shrink tubing (5/8") or electrical tape to hold the braid down while you put the clamps on. In a perfect world, the clamp will be on the hose and the sleeve will be over the clamp and hose on the open end and just cover the braided end on the other.
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TIP: To use these, use a tool to force the clamp into the chrome sleeve. Then unscrew the clamp to spread the sleeve out enough to go over the hose.
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TIP #2: If you use braided sleeve, make sure it ends at a point far enough away from the end of the hose that the clamp will only be on the hose, not the braid. Also, use either a large ID shrink tubing (5/8") or electrical tape to hold the braid down while you put the clamps on. In a perfect world, the clamp will be on the hose and the sleeve will be over the clamp and hose on the open end and just cover the braided end on the other.
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RE: Just installed HD oil cooler
FWIW: I borrowed one of those laser temperature sensors from a friend of mine. Now, its been running in the 102-105 range here for weeks now. This is not a scientific way to measure oil temperatures, but I think it gives a pretty good reading. 100 miles non stop at 72 mph, 102 degree day, immediately after shutting the bike off, the reading on the oil filter was 220 degrees, the lower rear cylinder was 324, the lower front cylinder was 280. The bottom end at the timing cover was 180. Don't think I will sacrifice my ride-off stand for an oil cooler. I run Syn3.
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RE: Just installed HD oil cooler
I run Mobil 1 V-Twin 20w50.
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My only real complaints are:
1. I know the MOCO makes or had at one time a nice chrome oil filter assy. with the thermostat and hose nipples on it, why don't they include that or at least have that option instead of the add on by pass assy. I just don't like adding places for me to leak oil, especially with a custom gasket.
2. If they can give you torque specs on every freakin' screw (including the worm clamps) why can't they give you the wrench/socket/allen sizes you're going to need to take off the old stuff and install the new?
3. Why did the hoses have to be on top? I think that is the one advantage of the JAGG adapter is they are on bottom. I guess it MIGHT be the oil filter may interfere with the head, but if JAGG can make one to do it....
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My only real complaints are:
1. I know the MOCO makes or had at one time a nice chrome oil filter assy. with the thermostat and hose nipples on it, why don't they include that or at least have that option instead of the add on by pass assy. I just don't like adding places for me to leak oil, especially with a custom gasket.
2. If they can give you torque specs on every freakin' screw (including the worm clamps) why can't they give you the wrench/socket/allen sizes you're going to need to take off the old stuff and install the new?
3. Why did the hoses have to be on top? I think that is the one advantage of the JAGG adapter is they are on bottom. I guess it MIGHT be the oil filter may interfere with the head, but if JAGG can make one to do it....
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