Oil cooler circulation

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wqqdster
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Oil cooler circulation

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I have been trying but have been unable to find a circulation schematic which shows the oil cooler. I'm trying to put my temp sender at the exit of the cooler but I don't know which one (top or bottom) is the hot oil and which is the cooled.

A follow up question.... is the filter on the hot side or cool side of the filter? My present sender is at the filter.

As usual, thanks in advance,
Gary O
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Re: Oil cooler circulation

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It takes a little head scratching to figure out the drawing but you will find info on page 6-12 in the ''65 manual.
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Re: Oil cooler circulation

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Cool oil exits the top of the cooler. Hope this helps...
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Re: Oil cooler circulation

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wqqdster wrote: A follow up question.... is the filter on the hot side or cool side of the filter? My present sender is at the filter.
OIl gets filtered before it goes to the cooler.
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Re: Oil cooler circulation

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cnicol, I have an old Clymers and a Motor's manuals but neither had the circulation.

Steve62, yes absolutely that helps! Now I know where to put my sender.

Thanks azdave.... I have the temp sender right at the filter housing so I'm measuring it at its hottest.

Thank you all!!

Gary O
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