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Apr 20, 2021 | 07:23 PM

#16

ponykilr

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From: NC Mountains

I recently did the 6.0 cooler on my 7.3. It was not a hard job and went just like the videos and write ups detail.

I got the

Motorcraft 26 row cooler

, 12’ of

1/2” trans line

and the 3/8” to 1/2”

barb adapters

for just over $200 from Amazon.

I bought

these clamps

, they work for both hose sizes and are worlds better than standard worm clamps.

Don’t forget fender washers for the lower cooler mounts.

I plugged the lower hard line while the install was in progress and maybe lost a 1/2 cup total fluid. I only had to add 1qt to get it back to full.

Last edited by ponykilr; Apr 20, 2021 at 07:34 PM.

Apr 20, 2021 | 07:35 PM

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WE3ZS

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From: Media PA

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Originally Posted by Longranger1

@WE3ZS if I was to install the 6.0 cooler or equivalent would I bypass the coolant radiator part or put it inline like the current setup is?

I think the other guys above have you all sorted out and on the right track.

I used the $160-ish Dorman 6.0 32 row cooler on my upgrade, it's an easy upgrade and I did mine at the same time as when I did the complete trans fluid flush.

Apr 21, 2021 | 09:55 AM

#18

Longranger1

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Really appreciate all the help guys. I got a motor craft 6.0 cooler on the way and I think all the necessary pieces for the install. Should work good.

Apr 21, 2021 | 11:15 AM

#19

Colorado350

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I installed an inline filter on the hot side aka before the cooler. I replace it once a year regardless of the mileage. My torque converter went out shortly after I installed the 6.0L cooler, that little filter probably saved my new cooler. The filter was packed full of a metallic mush, I wish I had taken pictures of it. I always cut the filter open and inspected to see what kind of debris I’m getting from the transmission. And it’s always this fine metallic mush that the stock filter does not catch that is in the in-line filter. IMO, it’s worth the $20/ year.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/124345655311