Hard to quantify, or even confirm, the impact of the oil cooler itself, but
I would say yes, a little. Starting at about 10 degrees lower gives me more
headroom. The added volume of oil allows for, I am assuming, a bit more
dissipation of heat as well. That said, I still do all I can to avoid
freeway congestion when it is above 90; I prefer to use surface streets
where I can vary my route and at least have some recover between stoplights.
I also find that when stopped, running at about 1700-1800 rpm moves a lot
more air (I have a 6-blade tropical fan) which helps buy me more time. Or I
avoid driving altogether under those conditions, as they are not much fun on
the driver either!
Bruce Steele
Brea, CA
1960 BN7
-----Original Message-----
From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob
Spidell
Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2019 9:44 AM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Radiator shovel
Does the oil cooler help in So Cal stop-and-go (and stop again) traffic/red
lights?
On 11/5/2019 8:57 AM, Bruce Steele wrote:
> I bought mine from Chris Gallagher (studio@chrisgallagher.ca). I also
> installed the Moss oil cooler kit. Combined, I achieved about a 10
> degree drop in indicated temp, helpful in So Cal summers.
>
> Bruce Steele
> Brea, CA
> 1960 BN7
>
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