Round top oil coolers on my 36 hp

[Kiwi1966]

Hi
What are the thoughts on using the earlier style round top oil coolers as opposed to the later type shorter square top type. Does either have any cooling advantages, I am currently rebuilding another 54 motor and am debating buying a new square type or tracking down a round top type and get it pressure tested, cleaned etc.

[tasb]

20 years ago I found a round top cooler in a scrap yard. I cleaned it in and out and installed it and it has been in service ever snce. No real advantage over the later style.
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[Ivan Fuller]

There is nothing wrong with using an original however it is imperitive that it is cleaned out - a lot of sludge seems to collect in them and if the engine previously ran a bearing it will also be full of swarf. They are incredibly difficult to clean - I have run parts cleaner through for hours, shaken for hours, then tried a stronger solvent still to have crap come out. There is something to be said for a new cooler.

[hazetguy]

another short discussion on this:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=370108
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[Kiwi1966]

Thanks for your replys
Ross