owelly
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| posted on 2/8/07 at 05:01 PM |
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Using remote coolant thermo for oil??
I think my oil is getting hot. I have a cooler and remote filter all bolted in ready for some pipes but then I spotted this in my hand
the inlets/outlet are the right size but it's off a FZR600. And it's for the coolant.
Any ideas folks?? Or should I just plumb it in a see what occurs?
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SeaBass
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| posted on 2/8/07 at 05:03 PM |
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Wouldnt the coolant opening and closing temps be too low for oil??
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owelly
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| posted on 2/8/07 at 06:08 PM |
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I don't know. That's one thing that concerns me. But if it did open too early, it would be better than not having one!
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ChrisGamlin
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| posted on 2/8/07 at 06:14 PM |
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Water runs at about 10-15psi max and no real pressure at the temperature the stat opens, oil by comparison runs at 60-80psi average and will be higher
pressure when the oil is cooler. That could cause several issues including the stat opening under pressure / not being able to open due to too much
pressure (ie the spring isnt strong enough), it could also lead to leaks in the seals that arent designed for oil / high pressure, and you may have
problems holding hoses of that size on at that pressure with just jubilee clips etc.
Considering the implications of it failing, definitely not worth risking IMHO.
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owelly
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| posted on 2/8/07 at 06:21 PM |
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All my oil hoses are held on with good quality worm drive clips so that's not really an issue. The point about the pressures is a very good
point!! I'm off to try and pressurise the thing to see if I can get it to pop!!
Cheers.
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owelly
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| posted on 2/8/07 at 06:24 PM |
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But I have just spotted a 1/2" solenoid valve which I could use...........
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ChrisGamlin
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| posted on 2/8/07 at 06:30 PM |
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How will that work? Surely you need something that bypasses the cooler when its cold, then brings the cooler into the circuit at a certain
temperature. A solenoid valve (from what Im envisaging) will act like a tap and simply open or close to allow fluid through or not?
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owelly
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| posted on 2/8/07 at 09:45 PM |
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I could Tee the cooler into the system and when up to temp, the solenoid would open and let the oil through. Only some of the oil would go through but
I also have another solenoid valve which could close to divert the oil if you see what I mean?
I've had the thermostat unit upto 90psi with no trouble (with air) and I'll drill a small hole in the thermostat so the pressure is equal
on each side of it and see what happens......
I have several pressure gauges plumbed in around the engine so I should spot any lack of pressure before it goes pop!
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Coose
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| posted on 3/8/07 at 07:29 AM |
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Why not plumb in the oil cooler as normal and just tape it up when the weather is cold?
That's exactly what I do with my radiator (without a stat).
Spin 'er off Well...
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owelly
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| posted on 3/8/07 at 10:43 AM |
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I'll just plumb it in as you suggest Coose. Not that I'm taking advise from you.....your car broke......
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Coose
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| posted on 3/8/07 at 11:59 AM |
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Ah, but it's nearly fixed! 'Cept for this....
 
Oh dear....
So, out comes the TIG welder again! 
Spin 'er off Well...
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Trev Borg
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| posted on 3/8/07 at 06:33 PM |
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Just fit the oil accumulator and the oil cooler, and a big filter, that will increase the amount of oil you have, and if you mount them all at the
front, cool the bugger too.
of fit a water to oil cooler
Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes.
By that time, who cares.
You're a mile away, and you've got his shoes
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owelly
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| posted on 4/8/07 at 06:47 PM |
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I've just plumbed the cooler in as normal. But do to a lack of fittings and an urge to get mobile, I've left the remote oil filter for
another day. I do have one or two of those water/oil coolers but the extender tube is the wrong thread.
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Trev Borg
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| posted on 4/8/07 at 06:59 PM |
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a man of your ability and complete stupidity should be able to overcome a small problems like that
Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes.
By that time, who cares.
You're a mile away, and you've got his shoes
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