Chester Sams	1939 Super 8 oil cooler??	#1
Home away from home Joined: 2016/8/25 7:16 Last Login : 2023/11/2 6:27 From Erlanger KY Group: Registered Users Posts: 128	This is located on the front drivers side of the engine. Looks like it has radiator hose running to it. What exactly is it? Attach file:   (161.59 KB) Posted on: 2016/11/9 10:28
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Owen_Dyneto	Re: 1939 Super 8 oil cooler??	#2
Forum Ambassador Joined: 2007/3/14 18:01 Last Login : 1/6 17:16 From New Jersey Group: Registered Users Forum Ambassadors Posts: 16708	Yes, it's a heat exchanger, primarily to keep the oil from excessive temperatures. Remember, this is was before the advent of multi-viscosity oils. Standard equipment on senior engines 1934 thru 1939. Posted on: 2016/11/9 10:53

Chester Sams	Re: 1939 Super 8 oil cooler??	#3
Home away from home Joined: 2016/8/25 7:16 Last Login : 2023/11/2 6:27 From Erlanger KY Group: Registered Users Posts: 128	thanks for the info. Posted on: 2016/11/9 11:59
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DrMorbius	Re: 1939 Super 8 oil cooler??	#4
Home away from home Joined: 2010/12/19 16:58 Last Login : 2024/8/27 16:11 From Lafayette, Indiana Group: Registered Users Posts: 436	You have to drain it when you change the oil, correct? Or does it matter, being so small? Posted on: 2016/11/10 10:34

Owen_Dyneto	Re: 1939 Super 8 oil cooler??	#5
Forum Ambassador Joined: 2007/3/14 18:01 Last Login : 1/6 17:16 From New Jersey Group: Registered Users Forum Ambassadors Posts: 16708	Normally not drained for ordinary oil changes. It's a small heat exchanger core that only holds a very small volume of oil. Posted on: 2016/11/10 10:46

DrMorbius	Re: 1939 Super 8 oil cooler??	#6
Home away from home Joined: 2010/12/19 16:58 Last Login : 2024/8/27 16:11 From Lafayette, Indiana Group: Registered Users Posts: 436	Oh, good to know....thanks! Posted on: 2016/11/11 10:05