I prefer those to the 92-96 exchanger box that coolant runs through. Nothing but problems if the truck's coolant system was ever neglected.

 

These were used from 1988-early 1990, mid 1990 Ford changed to the "time bomb".

 

Weren't they used in the 80-87 trucks as well?

 

Bypassing it probably wouldn't cause any problems. But replacing it shouldn't be too hard or expensive either. I'd probably go that route.

And I suppose I should ask, but are you sure it's an oil cooler and not a trans cooler? Oil (gold fading to black) looks a lot different from ATF (generally red unless it's really old). But if it's a trans cooler I'd definitely replace it.

And oil or trans, I wouldn't consider fixing it (unless it's just a loose fitting).

 

If he is talking about having to run a different radiator hose it's definitely the engine oil cooler. When you take off the heat exchanger box, you have to run a longer radiator hose to the water pump to make up for the void.

 

They were optional probably from 1983-87, no 460s in 1980-82.

 

I didn't go back through the 5 year old posts before this question, so someone might have been asking about an oil-to-water cooler there. But this poster didn't say anything about a radiator hose. They said I know there could be an oil cooler in front of the radiator, but I've never seen one. And I know that LOTS of trucks have trans coolers in front of the radiator. So like I said, I suppose I should ask...

 

Hey Bill,
Yep, That's the one.. Where are you located? Im in BC Canada.
It might make more sense to buy a new one.
Chris Ford.

 

I am in Exmore Virginia, USA. Probably between shipping and customs, it might be cheaper.