Derale Performance 10 Row Series 10000 Stack Plate Universal Engine Oil Cooler Kit, Low Profile Sandwich Adapter - Manual (Page 2)

Warning: Installation of accessories should only be undertaken by those with mechanical knowledge and are familiar with working on
vehicles. Always use eye protection (goggles, safety glasses or shield). Park the vehicle in a well lit area, on level ground and apply the
parking brake. Only work on a cold vehicle that has been sitting overnight, failure to do so will result in severe burns and injury. Before starting
the vehicle, make sure no tools or any other items are left under hood that could interfere with or be drawn into moving parts of the engine.
Failure to follow instructions can lead to severe damage and personal injury.
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Diagram #4
SANDWICH ADAPTER INSTALLATION
1. Take the Sandwich Adapter and two 3/8” NPT x 1/2” Hose Barbs
provided, Using Teflon Tape or suitable sealant, install the hose barb
fittings onto the Sandwich Adapter.
2. Take the pre-determined Sleeve Nut. Make a note of the Colored Label
on the Sleeve Nut. This will allow you to reference oil filter options
if necessary.
3. Remove the Colored Label from the Sleeve Nut.
4. Apply a light coat of oil onto the O-ring.
5. Take the O-ring and install onto the Sandwich Adapter.
6. Making sure the filter landing is clean from oil and dirt, take the Sleeve Nut, Sandwich Adapter, O-ring and install onto the
engine sliding the Sleeve Nut thru the Sandwich Adapter. Turn the Sleeve Nut clockwise onto the engines filter nipple.
(See Diagram #4)
7. Using a Torque Wrench, torque the Sleeve Nut to 20 ft. Lbs.
VEHICLE TESTING
1. Start the engine and quickly check all connections for leaks.
2. Turn-off the engine and check oil level.
3. Add oil as needed.
‘O’Ring
Sandwich
Adapter
Sleeve
Nut
Brass
Fittings
Oil
Lines
Hose
Clamps
To Oil
Cooler
From Oil
Cooler
ROUTING HOSES
1. Using the remaining Hose Clamps supplied, route the looped hose carefully along the frame to the Sandwich Adapter
already installed on the engine making sure to stay away from moving parts, exhaust systems and any sharp objects.
2. Cut hose at desired length.
3. Connect the outlet port on the Sandwich Adapter to either port on the oil cooler.
4. Connect the inlet port on the Sandwich Adapter to the remaining port on the oil cooler.
5. Tighten Hose Clamps.
6. Using the 6” Zip Ties supplied, secure hoses in place.
When routing hoses, be sure to keep all hoses away from sharp edges, moving parts and hot engine components.
Hoses should be routed carefully and should not be bent in less than a 3” radius.
A kinked hose will restrict flow and could cause transmission failure.
Warning:
Important:
SELECTING COMPONENTS
The components supplied in this kit are for multiple applications. Some
components will not be used for your specific application. To easily select
the correct components for your application, follow the steps below. Then
proceed to the SANDWICH ADAPTER INSTALLATION section.
(See Diagram #3)
1. Remove the factory oil filter from the vehicle.
2. Using a rag, clean the oil filter landing on the engine.
3. Using the 5 supplied Sleeve Nuts, try and screw each Sleeve Nut onto
the filter nipple on the engine block until the correct size will
completely thread onto the nipple. Once you have located the correct
Sleeve Nut, disregard the remaining 4 Sleeve Nuts.
Selecting the Sleeve Nut
There are 5 supplied Sleeve Nuts in this kit. Only 1 Sleeve Nut will
be used for your application.
For reference purposes Sleeve Nuts are color coded. Note:
For illustrative purposes only.
Actual part may differ.
SLEEVE NUT
Colored Label
Diagram #3