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PostPosted: Sun Feb 03, 2019 8:24 pm    Post subject: Pressure Test Oil Cooler Reply with quote

I have been looking around for a tool to test oil coolers. Does anyone know if there is such a tool available?
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 12:29 pm    Post subject: Re: Pressure Test Oil Cooler Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 12:37 pm    Post subject: Re: Pressure Test Oil Cooler Reply with quote

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Nice!!!

I called them earlier today...they don't make them anymore unfortunately
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 1:00 pm    Post subject: Re: Pressure Test Oil Cooler Reply with quote

https://www.cbperformance.com/product-p/1730.htm

I use one of these with a gauge in one port and a schrader valve in the other.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 1:36 pm    Post subject: Re: Pressure Test Oil Cooler Reply with quote

it's a piece of plate with 2 tire valves and 3 mounting holes Wink
pretty easy to copy
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 1:42 pm    Post subject: Re: Pressure Test Oil Cooler Reply with quote

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https://www.cbperformance.com/product-p/1730.htm

I use one of these with a gauge in one port and a schrader valve in the other.


I do the same as Scott with a 3/8 npt plug in one hole and then the other I have a Schrader valve so I can add air pressure.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 2:04 pm    Post subject: Re: Pressure Test Oil Cooler Reply with quote

Thanks guys!!!!

I think I'll go with the oil bypass option
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