OldCracker29
I've been knocked down drug out and left for dead
Nice upgrade on the oil cooler. 
IH 54 R-100 4X4
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Jesse S
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Bummer, couldn't nail that one down ..
The search goes on ..
Found a few new ones on evil bay that are fairly hi-dollar ... Hoping to run up on a good used, but not used up cooler? ..
Do like this one ..
Comes with a fan ..
Would be able to hook it up to a thermostat ..
The search goes on ..
Found a few new ones on evil bay that are fairly hi-dollar ... Hoping to run up on a good used, but not used up cooler? ..
Do like this one ..
Comes with a fan ..
Would be able to hook it up to a thermostat ..
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Jesse S
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Yeah Buddy !!
Display under the oil temp is for the trans temp ..
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OldCracker29
I've been knocked down drug out and left for dead
That should help cool things down.
Jesse S
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That should help cool things down.
The gauge tells me if I'm fixing to burn the dang thing up .. Eek !
Kinda liking this gauge cause at 250 degrees it starts to flash ..
At that temp it's almost like ;
'Oops too Late'
The ideal temperature for a 454 BBC engine's oil is generally considered to be between 195°F and 220°F. This range allows for efficient lubrication and cooling of the engine's internal components.
While some experts recommend a slightly higher range of 230°F to 260°F, the majority agree that 195-220°F is ideal.
Temperatures above 275°F can start to degrade conventional motor oil.
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OldCracker29
I've been knocked down drug out and left for dead
I'm with you on the 195 to 220 range.The gauge tells me if I'm fixing to burn the dang thing up .. Eek !
Kinda liking this gauge cause at 250 degrees it starts to flash ..
At that temp it's almost like ;
'Oops too Late'
The ideal temperature for a 454 BBC engine's oil is generally considered to be between 195°F and 220°F. This range allows for efficient lubrication and cooling of the engine's internal components.
While some experts recommend a slightly higher range of 230°F to 260°F, the majority agree that 195-220°F is ideal.
Temperatures above 275°F can start to degrade conventional motor oil.
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Jesse S
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The redo is going well ...
Hoping to get a better color match this time around ..
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What I used before for the base coat was the DB2 dark brown which was not a good match to the steering wheel ...
Thought was to go to the LB1 light brown this time ..
But ... Do want a real close match-up to the color of the wheel ..
Took the wood down to the paint store and they shot it with their $8,000 camera that kicks out a code ...
Looks to be very dang close !!
Next to do is to print on the grain pattern ..
Hoping to get a better color match this time around ..
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What I used before for the base coat was the DB2 dark brown which was not a good match to the steering wheel ...
Thought was to go to the LB1 light brown this time ..
But ... Do want a real close match-up to the color of the wheel ..
Took the wood down to the paint store and they shot it with their $8,000 camera that kicks out a code ...
Looks to be very dang close !!
Next to do is to print on the grain pattern ..
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Jesse S
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Lifter bore grooving tool came in ..
That job is done & over ..
Gearing up to finish the bore job ..
May have the plate by the first of the month ... It's been made and is ready to be shipped...
That job is done & over ..
Gearing up to finish the bore job ..
May have the plate by the first of the month ... It's been made and is ready to be shipped...
OldCracker29
I've been knocked down drug out and left for dead
That looks like a closer match for sure.
Jesse S
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Here we go ....
Again !
Again !
