tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post8674134377973843720..comments2023-05-14T20:49:36.700-07:00Comments on WanderMan: Keeping It Cool - Installing a Transmission Oil Cooler Fan - Part 1The Wandermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12111895389728923307noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-77934667044012174012012-11-05T14:50:56.158-08:002012-11-05T14:50:56.158-08:00Matt,
Way Cool! (Pun Intended!) I've still g...Matt,<br /> Way Cool! (Pun Intended!) I've still got to do some air redirecting to get those temps setup correctly. I have a low pressure stagnant air "pool" behind the grill. It's created when air is pulled down through the open "floor" of the engine bay. My Aero Cruiser has the electrical box inside so it doesn't block and escaping air in the engine bay. I have a floor to test.. we'll see how it goes.<br /><br />Rich "The Wanderman"<br /><br />The Wandermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12111895389728923307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-2886839470319237192012-11-05T08:33:43.187-08:002012-11-05T08:33:43.187-08:00Hey Rich, your chart ended up being very helpful t...Hey Rich, your chart ended up being very helpful to me on my current cross country adventure, with my new Tru-Cool Max transmission cooler I've maxed out at 180 degrees as a my top of the hill fluid temp (Cools off as soon as I start back downhill) pulling the Rocky mountains. <br /><br />Definitely need to get a pusher fan, though, the all aluminum truck radiator I installed keeps the engine at a near constant temp regardless of how hard it's working, so the fan doesn't always spin up that would normally pull extra air through the two of them. <br /><br />Big Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972364897169819241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-32976349762301917052012-06-17T17:33:26.094-07:002012-06-17T17:33:26.094-07:00Paul,
After I test to see what the temps are now...Paul,<br /> After I test to see what the temps are now, I will decide whether to remove the aux. cooling loop from the main radiator. I would then need a larger transmission oil cooler, rated as a primary cooler based upon laden weight.<br /><br />The hose you see is the overflow pipe from the coolant reservoir. Not essential, but saves a mess.<br /><br />Rich "the Wanderman"The Wandermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12111895389728923307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-53185966669620416722012-06-17T16:31:53.409-07:002012-06-17T16:31:53.409-07:00You mentioned "maybe" removing the lines...You mentioned "maybe" removing the lines that run through the radiator. If your goal is to keep the transmission as cool as possible, I'd do that. The transmission will warm up just fine on its own in cold weather.<br /><br />I'd also replace those rubber hoses while I was down there. My personal choice would be steel tubing but new hoses would be easier and better than nothing. Age, heat and pressure are mortal enemies of rubber things.Paulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-36756103715329187002012-06-17T10:06:04.553-07:002012-06-17T10:06:04.553-07:00P Dorris,
Sorry, I believed the photos to be des...P Dorris,<br /> Sorry, I believed the photos to be descriptive. This install is on my Class A 1991 Aero Cruiser. The Transmission oil cooler hangs somewhat below the main engine radiator. Though this fan (or one like it) could be installed behind (or in front of if you make it a "pusher") any cooler. Provided there is space.<br /><br />Think of the Class A similar to a Giant Van (where the engine is partially in the passenger compartment and has a small hood to access the front.<br /><br />If you look at some of the other entries, you'll see lots of pictures of my engine compartment and views from underneath and many angles of the exterior.<br /><br />Hope this helps,<br /><br />Rich "The Wanderman"The Wandermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12111895389728923307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-81262217279850239642012-06-17T08:06:24.233-07:002012-06-17T08:06:24.233-07:00Hi,
Where is the transmission cooler mounted? It...Hi,<br /><br />Where is the transmission cooler mounted? It looks like it's mounted in a side compartment OR is this in a Class A?<br /><br />Just trying to figure out where to mount a transmission cooler in our 1990 Class C (Ford E-350). There is no room in our engine compartment. I may have to do something up around the frame rails.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />PaulP Dorrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-61381781882727238512012-06-15T16:48:38.463-07:002012-06-15T16:48:38.463-07:00Matt,
The tranny cooler was installed when I bou...Matt,<br /> The tranny cooler was installed when I bought the RV. I've seen good ones go for around 200.00 in the same size. I sourced the fan based on the diameter and the thermostat switch was adjustable to set on/off temps. I actually have a 727 transmission. Essentially bulletproof AND easy to fix/get parts for.<br /><br />Rich "The Wanderman"The Wandermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12111895389728923307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-21181698884326006752012-06-15T16:15:28.217-07:002012-06-15T16:15:28.217-07:00So, how much did that boosted tranny cooler kit co...So, how much did that boosted tranny cooler kit cost? Is it designed to work with any early 89-93 360-1 v8 with the 46RH (A518) auto transmission or is it only for a specific year and make?Big Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972364897169819241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-67583966932584890312012-06-14T14:50:31.750-07:002012-06-14T14:50:31.750-07:00Matt,
Yeah.....that would be great!
Rich "...Matt,<br /> Yeah.....that would be great!<br /><br />Rich "The Wanderman"The Wandermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12111895389728923307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-8030373157951231552012-06-14T13:29:32.559-07:002012-06-14T13:29:32.559-07:00Just gotta get some grommets on yer house's fr...Just gotta get some grommets on yer house's front so you can attach a tarp from it over yer motorhome to create a temporary covered work area :).Big Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972364897169819241noreply@blogger.com