So...how important is an oil cooler?
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So...how important is an oil cooler?
I've got my little 80" shovel project going and was wondering if I need to keep the factory oil cooler or if I can ditch it? Few things. I put in a 3.5 quart oil tank w/a remote mount oil filter about 18" away from the tank. I live in Northern Ut where the temp does get to 90-95 for a few months in the summer but usually about 80-85. So do you guys think I need it or can I scrap it? Thanks.
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On a Shovel, I would keep the oil cooler. I live in Utah also and I always ran an oil cooler on a shovel but never had any problem with the bike related to heat but they do get hot. My 76 FLH is an 82" big bore, stock stroke w/S&S barrels and pistons, I pulled into Moab on a hot day in July and felt something vibrating between my legs, I could not figure out what it was. Much to my horror, when I took off the gas cap, The gasoline was boiling in the gas tank. We went to Woodys. S&S in the day recommended Aeroshell 50W in their motors. We ran it in the trans and engine and never had a problem with either. I still use it in my Shovels to this day. I still enjoy riding Shovels but when you shift a 96" into 6th gear at 80 MPH it makes you glad to have lived this long. Enjoy your Shovelhead. Happy Trails
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The benefits of lubrication...
I have always used an oil cooler, especially on my shovels. Like another favorite thing in my life, I find if both are well and truly lubricated, the ride is much longer and trouble-free. Oil is the cheapest investment you can make to keep your ride around for decades and decades, rather than just a few years.
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Cooler is optional, they didn't start putting them on till 75 years later, no good if its 60 degrees or less out. I'm re-doing my Low Rider right now and I'm putting the factory one back on only cause I'm going back to completely stock original with it.
Last edited by 78fxs78; 01-08-2010 at 02:00 PM.