B&M 70270 ENGINE OIL COOLER - Manual

to check for adequate clearance for
engine oil filter when used with the
sandwich adapter.
The cooler relies solely on air flow to
provide maximum cooling efficiency.
The best location in the vehicle is
where the cooler will receive maximum
airflow, both from vehicle motion and
from the fan.
Note: The cooler will protect your en-
gine oil from overheating, but it cannot
correct a faulty engine. The mechani-
cal condition of the engine should be
checked by a competent mechanic
prior to installation if troubles are sus-
pected.
CAUTION - For cold climatic condi-
tions, B&M recommends that you in-
stall the B&M Thermostatic Control
Valve #70259. Engine oil temperature
should not operate below 140° F.
W h e n i n s t a l l i n g y o u r B&M
SuperCooler™ Engine Oil Cooler
there is another B&M product you
may wish to consider:
B&M Thermostatic Control Valve
#70259 This remote oil thermostat will
help maintain proper oil temperatures
required in today’s high performance
vehicles outfitted with auxiliary oil cool-
ers. When oil temperature is below
180° F, the valve bypasses 90% of the
oil, allowing 10% to flow through the
cooler to prevent possible air pockets.
Above 180° F, the valve opens fully and flows 95% through the cooler.
INTRODUCTION
This B&M SuperCooler™ Engine Oil
Cooler is easy to install by carefully
following the instructions.
Read all instructions first to fa-
miliarize yourself with the parts
and procedures.
During installation, the following should
be kept in mind:
Keep rubber hoses away from sharp
edges, hot exhaust pipes, manifolds
and/or points of wear.
Be careful not to bend hose less than
a 3" radius. Keep hose runs as short as
possible and always rough cut to length
at least 1" longer than measured.
Care should be taken to keep cooler 1"
from fans, 1/8" from radiator and A/C
condensers, 2" from hoods, wheel wells
and firewalls and 6" from exhaust mani-
folds.
Tighten hose clamps until rubber ex-
trudes through slots, level with the
metal surface of the clamp.
After six (6) months, retighten hose
clamps to insure no leakage.
Pipe fitting should be sealed with either
Teflon tape or thread sealant. Use a
backup wrench on the cooler fitting
when tightening.
CAUTION - DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
FITTINGS. 15 lb-ft is correct torque.
This B&M SuperCooler™ Engine Oil
Cooler is designed to lower the engine
oil temperature under all driving condi-
tions. It is particularly useful for com-
petition, trailer towing, heavy loads and
very hot conditions. It uses a cooler of
a unique design, with 100% aluminum
construction. It uses embossed plates
that are sandwiched together to create
one of the most efficient oil cooling
devices available. Not only does this
unique design provide for maximized
cooling through more efficient heat dis-
sipation but it also provides a much
sturdier cooler which is practically im-
pervious to flying rocks and other de-
bris.
There are several versions of this kit:
#70270 fits all GM V8 engines with
recessed filters. #70271 fits these other
domestic V8 engines: '59 and later
Chrysler V8, '67 and later Ford V8
except 4.6 liter, '59-'86 AMC V8 and
General Motors V8 without recessed
filter. #70263 fits all 4.6 liter Ford V8.
These kits differ only in the sandwich
adapter that goes between the oil filter
and the engine. In all other respects
they are identical. #70261 fits most
late model Hondas and Acuras and
features a polished aluminum cooler.
These kits fit engines with spin-on
filters - engines with canister filters will
need to be changed over to spin-on.
Prior to beginning installation be sure
Printed in U.S.A. 9500358-04
Installation Instructions
SuperCooler™
Engine Oil Cooler
© B&M Racing & Performance Products 1997