cutting my radiator support?
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Cargo Master
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From: Seneca, SC
ended up mounting to the frame rail in front of the motor, off to the side of the fan. Get good airflow, protection from the ground, and I don't intefere with the radiator. Haven't driven it any distance yet because I'm waiting on some stainless steel brake lines, but I'll let you know.
Fleet Owner
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From: Brentwood,CA
yes the factory mini cooler was one option but was very rare i have only seen one out at least 500 to 600 trucks i have seen over the years and that one i bought and put on mine it is about 2''x4'' and mounts on top of the power steering pump.
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Cargo Master
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that sounds like a neat little unit. I'll have to keep an eye out for it when I go to the junkyards.
I only want one because I tow a decent bit with this truck, and that can be a little hard on the steering, what with the backing up with no airflow and high torque of the trailer against you.
I only want one because I tow a decent bit with this truck, and that can be a little hard on the steering, what with the backing up with no airflow and high torque of the trailer against you.
Mountain Pass
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Originally Posted by 77460ford
I was good boy Torque1st and sealed everything up again when I was done. The pics show trial fitting of the coolers. My challenge now is making nice metal covers to replace the floppy material ones. The carboard mock-ups work well but what a time when working with metal. Oh well, that's what winter is for.
Amish77, I didn't notice any change in cooling, I do live in a cooler zone though. This past summer was one of our hotter ones and the coolant temp stayed steady. Keep us posted with how you make out.
Amish77, I didn't notice any change in cooling, I do live in a cooler zone though. This past summer was one of our hotter ones and the coolant temp stayed steady. Keep us posted with how you make out.
hey what cooler is that ( part # and size ) and btw i saw that your running the power master 140 amp alt , thats what i have also was just wondering how you hooked yours up they say you can do it with one wire or with three ? great set up btw
THANKS
Laughing Gas
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From: Kincardine, ON
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Originally Posted by f150_514ci
hey what cooler is that ( part # and size ) and btw i saw that your running the power master 140 amp alt , thats what i have also was just wondering how you hooked yours up they say you can do it with one wire or with three ? great set up btw
THANKS
THANKS
The PowerMaster alternator was wired with one super size cable. The original March bracket had the output stud a hair away from the rocker cover. Instant welder! I had to reverse another bracket to get the alt. up a little more.
It was a pain fitting, wiring and plumbing evrything but the upside is that it all works well. I put an electronic controller on the e-fan to lessen the shock load.
Posting Legend
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To keep a cooler install simple for both summer and winter operation take the output from the transmission to the cooler first, then plumb it back into the radiator, then thru a filter, then back to the transmission. ALWAYS use a filter. Use the one listed below or a spin on remote mount kit for extra capacity. Buy a high quality filter or even go to a farm supply store and buy a 10 micron hydraulic return line filter.
Wix Transmission/PS Filter
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Wix transmission/PS filter #58964
Ford equivalent filter kit #XC3Z-7B155-AA
Ford filter alone #XC3P-7B155-BA
200 psi working, pressure relieved, magnetic
change yearly or 12000 miles
Wix Transmission/PS Filter
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Wix transmission/PS filter #58964
Ford equivalent filter kit #XC3Z-7B155-AA
Ford filter alone #XC3P-7B155-BA
200 psi working, pressure relieved, magnetic
change yearly or 12000 miles
Last edited by Torque1st; Sep 29, 2005 at 11:44 PM.
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Mountain Pass
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Originally Posted by 77460ford
I used the biggest B&M stamped plate coolers for both the tranny and oil coolers, #70274. They are supposed to be good for 29,200 BTU's. Since the truck is stored in the winter I didn't bother with a thermostat on the lines. The tranny was plumbed into the rad, more for the heat to warm the fluid when cold then additional cooling.
The PowerMaster alternator was wired with one super size cable. The original March bracket had the output stud a hair away from the rocker cover. Instant welder! I had to reverse another bracket to get the alt. up a little more.
It was a pain fitting, wiring and plumbing evrything but the upside is that it all works well. I put an electronic controller on the e-fan to lessen the shock load.
The PowerMaster alternator was wired with one super size cable. The original March bracket had the output stud a hair away from the rocker cover. Instant welder! I had to reverse another bracket to get the alt. up a little more.
It was a pain fitting, wiring and plumbing evrything but the upside is that it all works well. I put an electronic controller on the e-fan to lessen the shock load.
Laughing Gas
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From: Kincardine, ON
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Originally Posted by Torque1st
To keep a cooler install simple for both summer and winter operation take the output from the transmission to the cooler first, then plumb it back into the radiator, then thru a filter, then back to the transmission. ALWAYS use a filter. Use the one listed below or a spin on remote mount kit for extra capacity. Buy a high quality filter or even go to a farm supply store and buy a 10 micron hydraulic return line filter.
Wix Transmission/PS Filter
===================
Wix transmission/PS filter #58964
Ford equivalent filter kit #XC3Z-7B155-AA
Ford filter alone #XC3P-7B155-BA
200 psi working, pressure relieved, magnetic
change yearly or 12000 miles
Wix Transmission/PS Filter
===================
Wix transmission/PS filter #58964
Ford equivalent filter kit #XC3Z-7B155-AA
Ford filter alone #XC3P-7B155-BA
200 psi working, pressure relieved, magnetic
change yearly or 12000 miles
I also need to run a tranny temp gauge and will hopefully get the deep sump tranny pan on this winter for a bit more fluid.
Posting Legend
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Check the ratings on that K&N filter. For a good tranny filter you are looking for a beta ratio of 75% or higher for 10 micron particles. 95% at 20 microns will not provide proper filtration. You can see a 40 micron particle. It is those small particles that are the engine and transmission killers tho.
Last edited by Torque1st; Oct 1, 2005 at 01:51 AM.
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