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Jul 21, 2004 | 02:56 PM

Jerrod

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Tru-cool Max install

Does anyone have specific instructions on installing a tru-cool max in a '00 f-250 7.3L??? If so, please let me know where to find them. I just ordered one today. Thanks in advance!

Jul 21, 2004 | 04:28 PM

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Does anyone have specific instructions on installing a tru-cool max in a '00 f-250 7.3L??? If so, please let me know where to find them. I just ordered one today. Thanks in advance!

it should come with instructions for install.

Jul 21, 2004 | 04:49 PM

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I ordered it from a third party not one that is specific to the powerstroke. That is why I ask if anyone has specific directions for the powerstroke.

Jul 22, 2004 | 01:05 PM

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I ordered it from a third party not one that is specific to the powerstroke. That is why I ask if anyone has specific directions for the powerstroke.

ok lets see what i can do. first click here to see one installed(at the botom of the page). second, you want to tap it into the return line after the factory coolers(the rear line on the trans is the return line) if you look under the truck on the passenger side near the botom of the radiator you will see the trans cooler lines. if you follow them back a little way you will see where they connect the the metal lines that go the the trans. if i remember correctly the line that has the rubber hose held on with a clamp is the return lin(trace it back to the trans to be sure) this is where you want to tap in the aux cooler.you can use rubber hi temp hose but i used braided stainless hose to be sure i had no problems down the road. if you use rubber hose it will be 11/32" ID hose and use 3/8" male to male brass conectors(you can get the connectors and ACE) if you use the braided hose the size is AN6(again if my memory is correct) and you will want to use 1/4" connectors(the braided hose dose not strecth much and the smaller connectors make it much easier to put together)

Jul 22, 2004 | 06:01 PM

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One school of thought is to replace the factory coolers with the Tru-Cool. The thinking is that the Tru-Cool will handle the job, and the factory cooler is another source of restriction to flow. I replaced my factory cooler with a Tru-Cool, and can't get my tranny temps over 165 while towing in 90* heat.
Just my $.02.

Jul 22, 2004 | 07:27 PM

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You'll at least want to use the radiator tank cooler. Tranny fluid needs some heat, unless you use a thermostatic bypass. just my two cents as well. good luck.

Jul 22, 2004 | 07:33 PM

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You'll at least want to use the radiator tank cooler. Tranny fluid needs some heat, unless you use a thermostatic bypass. just my two cents as well. good luck.

The Tru-Cool has the ability to maintain proper operating temps with a bypass built into the cooler itself...

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Jul 23, 2004 | 11:15 AM

wlihntr

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Besides, the fluid doesn't go through the radiator on these. It only goes through the factory cooler.

i am not positive on the 2000 but on my 2001 the cooler line runs into and then out of an "in the radiator" cooler and then goes into the factory cooler behind the a/c condenser. i tapped in a 24,000 gvw b&m cooler after that. i was just in south dakota pulling a 9000# trailer in 95*in the hills and the trans temp never ran over 185*. before i put the cooler in it would run up to 220*(not good)

ps. the radiator cooler may only come with the "tow" or "camper" packages

Jul 23, 2004 | 04:38 PM

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You are corrrect the oil goes to the rad. tank cooler 1 st then to the factory air to oil cooler. I installed my 24,000 gvw Perma-Cool and the temps stay below 172 towing at max weight of 20,000lbs.. Fifth wheel is very large but seems to handle it fine. Tranny never did overheat but going to Phoenix next month and wanted some insurance. Found most difference while towing in town slow speeds. Just never even starts to get hot.

Jul 24, 2004 | 09:58 AM

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Hi Guys,
Reading this thread makes my think more about installing a cooler on my PSD. I'm still running the stock cooler and it amazes me how the tranny temp is affected by in town driving. Running from light to light just sends the temp thru the roof. And this is not towing anything. I have a 99.5 but have X-Monitor gauges installed. Fortunately, my run thru town is reasonably short and my temp never gets above 200 but I'll bet it could. It's no wonder that folks have tranny problems with the temps those things run in town. I think if more folks knew the temperature their tranny's ran during their commute they would bug the companies to install larger coolers. I know, my next purchase needs to be a good cooler. Any recommendations??? Oh, I do tow 10,000 plus from time to time. I know I should look at past threads but I haven't yet. Paul

Jul 24, 2004 | 11:03 AM

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My cooler is made by Perma-Cool. I ordered it from Summit. If you get the one made for 24,000lb. towing it is a good install. I didn't like the idea of mounting it right up against the A.C. coil, so I bolted it to the 2 supports that are right behind the grille. The cooler has a frame with several mounting holes predrilled. I just drilled 4 holes through the supports and the mounting was pretty easy. This leaves me with about 2-3 inches between the tranny cooler and the A.C. coil for added air flow and it is easy to clean debris from between. I placed it in an area where the fan would move alot of air through it, but not restrict flow to the other components. Works great around town because the engine fan pulls lots of air through it when needed the most. Can't say enough good about it.

Jul 24, 2004 | 11:13 AM

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And that would be today wouldn't it, Quad? It's hot already!

Jul 24, 2004 | 04:02 PM

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Besides, the fluid doesn't go through the radiator on these. It only goes through the factory cooler.

Mine goes through the rad tank as well. thats why i mentioned it.

Jul 24, 2004 | 04:51 PM

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Years ago Ford was having a problem keeping the then E4OD cool. They were losing tranny's because of heat. They installed an additional air to oil cooler that later became standard equipment on the E4OD as well as the 4R100.