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Old May 15, 2010 | 03:40 PM
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Default Oil cooler thermostat test

I recently installed a HD oil cooler on my Ultra. Is there a way to check / test to see if the thermostat is opening when it should or if it's opening at all?
 
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Oil cooler should be warm from oil running thru if themostat is opening....(?)
 
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Originally Posted by 07FLHT
Oil cooler should be warm from oil running thru if themostat is opening....(?)
What he said. Touch the hoses and cooler. If they're hot its working.
 
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