ive got a 1994 f250 with a 460 in it. having a lot of problems finding n e thing out on this oil cooler. it bolts on the block n sits just to the right of the water pump. its rectangular shaped n has a small coolant line that runs to the water pump n one to the radiator.

 

What are you trying to figure out?

 

just havnt seen this style ever. is it really needed or can i or should i change it with a radiator style cooler? its just so cramped right next to the water pump and actually hitting the water temp sensor.

 

Yes, a oil cooler is really needed if you tow or have that 460 in something heavy. It sounds like your truck has Fords standard 460 cooler for the max tow option, or it is in a large truck.

I have had zero problems with my stock 460 oil coolers (three 460's and coonting), but some on this board report water in the oil.

Sounds like someone did a sloppy repair and does not have the cooler indexed properly, if such a thing is possible. Or possible someone has a aftermarket temp sender installed? (I thought the temp sender was on the intake manifold though?)

If you go the standard air cooler style, then be prepared to run a thermostatic bypass, otherwise you will overcool the oil, unless you are in a hot climate. The factory cooler keeps the oil from doing this, after all it will warm the oil if the oil happens to be cooler than the coolant.

Good luck, David