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      dragstews reacted to AuroraGirl's post in the thread GMC-IH with Like Like.
      maybe a good idea to investigate if engine oil which runs hotter and higher pressures and different oils overall is compatible, probably...
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      dragstews replied to the thread GMC-IH.
      Most likely this will be the cooler I'll be buying .. Has the AN-10 fitting welded on .. As far as the hose lining, don't recall, do...
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      dragstews reacted to AuroraGirl's post in the thread GMC-IH with Like Like.
      are those PTFE lined? and yes, some people try running -6 or -8 when doing oil, but based on the oil cooler line diameters on my gmt800...
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      dragstews replied to the thread GMC-IH.
      You sure your not from Missouri ??
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      dragstews replied to the thread GMC-IH.
      This -10 hose should be large enough to allow good flow to the cooler .. It's from a take-off pile, hoping to see a few more years of...
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      dragstews replied to the thread GMC-IH.
      After all the machine work has been completed ... I did use Glyptal on the Mercruiser oil pan ..
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      dragstews reacted to AuroraGirl's post in the thread GMC-IH with Like Like.
      Painting the valley is a good way to encourage good oil return. Certainly not a necessary thing but just mentioning
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      dragstews reacted to AuroraGirl's post in the thread GMC-IH with Like Like.
      While that’s good , I would be weary of the quality unless you’re ensuring a high quality manufacturer when you sourced them. I haven’t...
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      dragstews replied to the thread GMC-IH.
      Both the oil and trans coolers have built in thermostats to regulate oil flow through the cooler based on engine temperature, ensuring...
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      dragstews reacted to AuroraGirl's post in the thread GMC-IH with Like Like.
      unless youre just desiring to take advantage of extra space elsewhere, removing your trans cooler from your radiator is actually pretty...
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      dragstews replied to the thread GMC-IH.
      The basic components .. 1) 4-bolt main Mark IV motor block .. 2) 871 casting heads .. Now that these are nailed down comes the fun...
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      dragstews replied to the thread GMC-IH.
      I'm wanting to keep the radiator free from additional heat reason for a stand alone oil cooler .. The radiator has a built in trans...
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      dragstews reacted to AuroraGirl's post in the thread GMC-IH with Like Like.
      you could use an end tank one, frankly i dont see a benefit to using a dedicated one esp since it wont then be warmed up with the...
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      dragstews replied to the thread GMC-IH.
      Not sure what I'll be using for lines just yet .. ?? The Fittings that are on the cooler adapter are AN -10 stuff at the moment .. Kind...
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      dragstews reacted to AuroraGirl's post in the thread GMC-IH with Like Like.
      later gmt400 oil coolers use different cooler line tech so if you ever had a mismatch that might help
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