Coolant is Black as OIL.

[OLDBULL8]

One other thing to consider. If the ends are corroded badly on the taper (you will see it) it will tear the o'rings going back together. Smooth them up with a file, carefully not to extend the taper to far in.

Use lots of petroleum jelly on the o'rings and ends when going back together. If useing a clamp like I did be sure and keep the ends straight when squeezing back together.

 

[8v-of-fury]

I gotta question for ya'll, it goes a lil sumfin like dis!

I have no idea what song that is from.. but it came to mind.. lmao

When I do this, which looks like it will be this Saturday or Sunday.. what kinda of oil, coolant, and filter should i put back in it?

 

[clatternfool]

we use castol hypron 15w-40 its semi synthetic and has a great track record as far as filters ballwins a great name but if you are buying filters pay a little more and they all end up the same the have requriments they have to meet so it becomes a name game

 

[8v-of-fury]

ok so 15-40 is good for 0-30 Celsius? how much will i need to fill it up?

also what filter is best bang for buck? where quantity and quality balance out?

 

[8v-of-fury]

went to local parts store.. I can get the gaskets for around $9 but they dont carry the o rings.. Went to ford on my lunch break as well... $19 and change EACH RING!! Totalt came to like 87 with tax! I was like HELL NO i am not paying that... i will find them else where. Trying to screw with me or what??

 

[clatternfool]

I have a quote from int for the o-rings and gaskets for my 7.3 for less than 40

 

[8v-of-fury]

yeah i know! I dont have any IH around me though i dont think.. i will have to check.. but 19 a ring? gotta be kidding me..

 

[h2odrx]

I have a quote from int for the o-rings and gaskets for my 7.3 for less than 40

I'll have to look but I think I can get the whole deal for $42?

 

[Diesel JD]

I've heard somebody float the idea of getting standard orings of identical size to fit on these oil coolers. Anybody brave(or crazy) enough to try it? That should work fine if they were exactly the same size, can take up to around 230*F and are chemical resistant. Wonder if Caterpillar Orings sold by trade size are up to the task.

 

[8v-of-fury]

Does anybody know the exact dimensions of the o-rings from Ford or Int?

 

[Diesel JD]

Do you have the old ones? If so that's how CAT sells them, they put them on a measuring device.

 

[8v-of-fury]

My only day off other than today is Sunday for this week, so it all has to be done then. Its my gf's moms... i just do the work and mess around with it.. which i have no problems doing lol i will check NAPA today see if they cant get the rings..

 

[OLDBULL8]

Here is o'ring and gaskets. Not in time for this weekend, but is a reference for all.

 

[Diesel JD]

Old Bull those orings are for a 94-03 it says, are the oild cooler orings the same on the IDI and the PSD 7.3? I had heard that before but never confirmed or disproved.

 

[8v-of-fury]

well guys... Im in over my head on this one..

Should never have attempted it

it pukes oil like crazy! I can't get it to seal. I think it is leaking in between the two ends and the tube.. on both ends.. this sucks.... no seal. ****