adding a trans cooler?
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adding a trans cooler?
Backstory....my new to me 2006 F350 DRW (stock with studs) trans runs hotter than the 2005 that I sold. This is pulling the same load (16k 5th wheel) in the same conditions. The 2005 would run 100-110 above ambient. The 2006 ran at 200 on a 60 degree day on my last trip.
I noticed today that the stock cooler is missing and a 6 pass tube and fin cooler (about 1.5 sq ft) is in its place. I guess the previous owner damaged the stock one somehow.
My problem is we leave for a 1200 mile roundtrip to Disney on Friday. I have a brand new 6 pass tube and fin cooler that I could plumb in series with the existing cooler very easily. Is it ok to run two coolers in this type of configuration? This would just be a temporary mod until I can find a stock cooler or buy a tru cool.
Thanks.
I noticed today that the stock cooler is missing and a 6 pass tube and fin cooler (about 1.5 sq ft) is in its place. I guess the previous owner damaged the stock one somehow.
My problem is we leave for a 1200 mile roundtrip to Disney on Friday. I have a brand new 6 pass tube and fin cooler that I could plumb in series with the existing cooler very easily. Is it ok to run two coolers in this type of configuration? This would just be a temporary mod until I can find a stock cooler or buy a tru cool.
Thanks.
Frmr Ford Trans Engr
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No, it is not. It might cause too much restriction which would reduce your cooling, making it run even hotter.
200°F won't hurt it. I would run it like it is and fix it right when you get back.
200°F won't hurt it. I would run it like it is and fix it right when you get back.
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