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RE:TR6 oil flow

To: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: RE:TR6 oil flow
From: Jeff Arrowsmith <jarrow@dlcwest.com>
Date: Wed, 7 May 1997 20:08:28 -0700
>On the TR6 spin-on filter adaptors with the hoses to a remote oil cooler does
>anyone know which hose is the output to the cooler and which is the return
>from
>same?  I have one on my TVR with a bypass thermostat in the lines and I want
>to plumb in an Accusump for use in high speed events but I don't remember if
>the output line is the upper hose or the lower as the adaptor is mounted on
>the
>engine.
>
>I suppose I could remove the thing but someone out there has one handy or a
>better memory than me.  Also- does the oil flow from the pump to the filter
>or
>the cooler first?  I suspect it would go to the filter first to keep dirty
>oil out of
>your cooler.  Is this "flow" chart correct:
>
>pump>>outside of filter>>inside of filter>>oil cooler>>block>>pan>>pump
>
>Larry Bickel
>ljbtvr@aol.com

On a related subject.........where would a guy look for new hoses and
fittings for his oil cooler? I looked at a couple of catalogs and was a bit
shocked. Would a heavy machinery place be a right place to start. I prefer
to buy locally if possible. TIA


Jeff.A

1967 GT6 Mk1
1975 Spitfire
1975 TR6
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