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rammertide07 Wed, February 23rd, 2011 03:04 PM

Improving the 7.3 transmission cooler
 
I found a parts list to install a 6.0 cooler on a 7.3- Includes:
8 x 1/2" Heavy Duty Clamps
6' x 1/2" Trans/Oil Cooler Line
2 x 3/8"-1/2" Adapters

On the trans/oil cooler line...is that just automotive hose? Is there anything missing?...other than the 6.0 cooler? I also saw some transmission coolers at an auto parts store a while back that had coolers for small cars up to big box trucks (some had fans on them). Wasnt sure if those would work just as good or would it be best to stick with the 6.0 cooler???:shrug:

And the BIG question (drum roll): Where exactly is the transmission cooler:doh: I thought it was on the front but someone told me it is the power steering cooler. If ya'll have any links to share that is more complete than what I found, please do share.

Thanks!!!

rammertide07 Wed, February 23rd, 2011 03:39 PM

Like this:

BD Diesel Performance US Transmission Cooler Install Kit c/w Toggle Switch - Ford/Chev 5/16" Tube

Maybe pair 2 of these up:shrug:

ticopowell Wed, February 23rd, 2011 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rammertide07 (Post 44831)
And the BIG question (drum roll): Where exactly is the transmission cooler:doh: I thought it was on the front but someone told me it is the power steering cooler.

Well I am no diesel guy, but last I checked the power steering didnt get hot enough to need a separate cooler... you steering that much?:giggle: So I agree with you, the radiator in front of your radiator is most likely the tranny cooler, I have one and that is also where it is located :)

907DAVE Fri, February 25th, 2011 04:38 AM

There are numerous vehicles (cars and trucks) that use power steering coolers, including our Superdutys.

Dont forget......power steering pumps run the HydroBoost (brakes) also.

OP, the trans cooler is behind the intercooler, in front of the radiator.

rammertide07 Fri, February 25th, 2011 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 907dave (Post 44876)
OP, the trans cooler is behind the intercooler, in front of the radiator.

oh snap, so the intercooler has to come off to do this??? I just got the BIG @$$ bumper installed. Thats gonna be a pita:disbelief:

ticopowell Fri, February 25th, 2011 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 907dave (Post 44876)
There are numerous vehicles (cars and trucks) that use power steering coolers, including our Superdutys.

Shows how much I know... haha :)

rammertide07 Wed, March 2nd, 2011 12:59 PM

Can I splice another cooler in the line somewhere and mount it on the frame???

Also, just thinking, during the summer I need something to help keep y transmission cooler. But during the winter I want it be a little warmer (or at least warm up faster). Why dont they make a cooler that has vanes that can close/open...hooked up to a thermostat getting temp readings off the transmission???? Just pondering:hmmm:

907DAVE Wed, March 2nd, 2011 04:06 PM

Just do a search for a trans cooler with a thermal bypass...

Otherwise Jegs or Summit sells a cooler thermostat that can be plumbed into the system.

rammertide07 Thu, March 3rd, 2011 08:28 AM

Thanks man. So I can splice another cooler into the line somewhere?

907DAVE Thu, March 3rd, 2011 11:49 AM

I dont know that I would run 3 tranny coolers, but relocating a single cooler should not be an issue.


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