My '80B was apparently delivered without an oil cooler.
I saw the oil cooler kit in the Moss sale catalog
and and went for it. I just have a few questions for the
groupbefore I install it.
1) Is a "10 row" oil cooler large enough, or should I return it
and get a larger unit ? I noticed that both Moss and
Victoria British sell larger units, and VB recommends their
10-row unit for "normal driving" and a larger units for
heavier driving. For the record, I will be doing a bunch of
stop and go driving in hot weather, as well as
some highway jaunts.
2) Regarding the actual installation: Should I prime the
oil cooler and the hoses with fresh oil ? I would not want the engine to
be starving for oil while the hoses and cooler fill up for
the first time.
3) Recommended oil brand ? I understand that SAE 20W-50 is the grade.
Should I use a "racing oil" as it is supposed to have more
foam dispersants ? Valvoline ? Kendall ? Penzoil ??
4) Slightly off subject - recommend brand for lithium grease for the
chassis lube ??
Thanks for the help,
Gene Balinski
80'B
E.PA
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