transmission cooler and remote filter added
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i figure that if a check valve can clog up with debris, then a filter in the same line can't hurt.
my kit came with a plain old F1A or F8A ? oil filter, so that's what i've been using for 5 years. no problems except broken OD snap ring. I'm not aware of any special low pressure oil filters. I do know that if a cooler line slips off, the transmission pumps out about 12 quarts of fluid in a very short amount of time, so it must be flowing ok.
my kit came with a plain old F1A or F8A ? oil filter, so that's what i've been using for 5 years. no problems except broken OD snap ring. I'm not aware of any special low pressure oil filters. I do know that if a cooler line slips off, the transmission pumps out about 12 quarts of fluid in a very short amount of time, so it must be flowing ok.
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installed a new cooler:
I put on one of these recently and bypassed the stock cooler in the radiator. This is the one the diesel guys use.
Tru-Cool 4739-1 LPD47391
40,000 GVW rating, 45,000 BTU
The -1 does not include the cold weather bypass. If you live in a cold climate you'll need that bypass or the transmission might run too cold to engage overdrive.
it comes with 3/8" barbed fittings and a length of hose. I needed an additional length of hose to reach all the way around to the front of the condenser. it did not come with the zip-tie kit, which i got at Advance for about $5-6. tip when installing the zip tie in condenser - place it where you want it and measure it and center it and get it straight and mark the locations for the zip ties with a dab of paint or marker. then using a small screwdriver or nail, gently wiggle a generous hole through the condenser fins. then lift out the condenser and slip the zip ties into the holes from the back side.
here's a cheaper price at $132.50 incl free shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRU-COOL-473...item4ac0ea4275
i got mine here awhile back for $145.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-Truck-...item35bd937dba
I put on one of these recently and bypassed the stock cooler in the radiator. This is the one the diesel guys use.
Tru-Cool 4739-1 LPD47391
40,000 GVW rating, 45,000 BTU
The -1 does not include the cold weather bypass. If you live in a cold climate you'll need that bypass or the transmission might run too cold to engage overdrive.
it comes with 3/8" barbed fittings and a length of hose. I needed an additional length of hose to reach all the way around to the front of the condenser. it did not come with the zip-tie kit, which i got at Advance for about $5-6. tip when installing the zip tie in condenser - place it where you want it and measure it and center it and get it straight and mark the locations for the zip ties with a dab of paint or marker. then using a small screwdriver or nail, gently wiggle a generous hole through the condenser fins. then lift out the condenser and slip the zip ties into the holes from the back side.
here's a cheaper price at $132.50 incl free shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRU-COOL-473...item4ac0ea4275
i got mine here awhile back for $145.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-Truck-...item35bd937dba
Last edited by dhvaughan; 02-10-2013 at 03:19 PM.
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the 4739 (without the -1 suffix) comes with the thermal bypass for about an extra $20-30. it can also be purchased separately for the same $20-30.
complete unit w/bypass
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRANSMISSION...-/320728601566
bypass only
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRU-COOL-LON...7896e3&vxp=mtr
complete unit w/bypass
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRANSMISSION...-/320728601566
bypass only
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRU-COOL-LON...7896e3&vxp=mtr
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Anyone verify how well thes work? I have an extra on for my RV, but it would require manually operating each of two valves.
If this works well automatically, I may look at installing one, but the cold is not really an issue here for me like it is for many others. But my concern is if it fails, what are the possible consequences? WOuld it just not open an function as thought there was no cooler, which would cause no harm. If flow was totally blocked, it could be catastrophic.
dhvaughn, did you *** this to yours?
If this works well automatically, I may look at installing one, but the cold is not really an issue here for me like it is for many others. But my concern is if it fails, what are the possible consequences? WOuld it just not open an function as thought there was no cooler, which would cause no harm. If flow was totally blocked, it could be catastrophic.
dhvaughn, did you *** this to yours?
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