Installation Of Supplemental Transmission Cooler For 1992 Ford F-150

Question

Question:

I have a 92 F150, 4.9, 2 wheel , Eod4 transmission. The trans fluid is cooled using the engine radiator. If I install a transmission oil cooler , do I use the lines that are now going to the existing radiator . Do I splice into these existing metal lines ? Or does this new oil cooler replace the cooling unit. I will install an oil cooler but Im confused about the installation. Will the fluid be cooled by the engine radiator as it is now and the new cooler OR just the new cooler ? Fluid seems to belch out of the front of the transmission when I tow my bass boat 15 miles or so.

asked by: Jim H

0

Expert Reply:

Installing a supplemental transmission cooler will help maintain the temperature of your transmission fluid and helps ensure your transmission functions at its best. It would be used in addition to the radiator you have on your F-150. Per my contact at Derale you will need to splice into the metal lines that you currently have when you install a supplemental transmission cooler.

When choosing a transmission cooler, the most important thing you want to know is where it will fit so that it will provide the maximum cooling possible. If you can mount the cooler between your vehicle's grille and the AC condenser core you will gain the greatest efficiency.

For your 1992 Ford F-150 I recommend the Derale Transmission Cooler, part # D13504. This is a Class lV plate-fin cooler that measures 11 inches wide x 12 inches tall x 7/8 inch deep. Per the tech tip we have you would need to use part # D13014 if you have 1/4 or 3/8 NPT trans-line fittings, or part # D13024 for 1/2 inch -20 partial thread fittings. I have attached the installation instructions for this cooler you can take a look at.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

0

click to enlarge

Answer 1

The higher the Class of transmission cooler the more efficient it is and the more cooling capabilities it has. Basically, the Class of a cooler is supposed to reflect the Class trailer hitch you have. So if you have a Class III hitch you would use a…

view full answer...

Answer 2

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

view full answer...

Answer 3

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

view full answer...

Answer 4

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

view full answer...

Answer 5

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

view full answer...

Answer 6

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

view full answer...

Answer 7

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

view full answer...

Answer 8

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

view full answer...

Answer 9

To replace your NOK AD2527E seal you can use #168233. It has an inner diameter of 1.688 inches and an outer diameter of 2.332 inches. Based on what I could find on the NOK AD2527E the inner diameter is the same and the outer diameter is 2.328 inches.…

view full answer...

Answer 10

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

view full answer...