> Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but the oil cooler adapter plates on my shelf
> divert ALL the oil flow from the pump, putting the total volume and
> pressure of
> the pump through the oil cooler, (and filter if remote) before the pressure
> relief valve. A thermostat in that line will block all oil pressure when
> closed. Not a good thing.
As Charly said, the usual oil cooler thermostat has a bypass, so that the cold
oil is diverted to the return line rather than just
being blocked off.
http://www.perma-cool.com/Catalog/Cat_page14.html
An oil thermostat is actually a very good idea for a car that's driven on the
street, as over-cooling the oil will keep it from
boiling off contaminates, reducing both oil & engine life.
Randall
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