Derale Performance 13 Row Plate & Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit with 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
Option 1
Option 2
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(s).
5. Take the O-ring(s) and install onto the Sandwich Adapter and Adapter Plate (if used).
6. Making sure the filter landing is clean from oil and dirt, take the Sleeve Nut, Sandwich Adapter, O-ring(s) and Adapter Plate
(if used) 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 & 5)
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
‘O’Ring
Adapter Plate
(Certain GM Models)
Diagram #5
Sandwich
Adapter
Sleeve
Nut
(Red)
Brass
Fittings
Hose
Clamps
Oil
Lines
To Oil
Cooler
From Oil
Cooler
‘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.
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.
1. Remove the factory oil filter from the vehicle.
2. Using a rag, clean the oil filter landing on the engine.
3. Take the supplied Sandwich Adapter and Adapter Plate.
4. To determine if your application uses the supplied Adapter Plate, first
hold the Adapter Plate up to the oil filter landing on the engine block.
The casting needs to seat directly onto the landing without obstruction.
If the Adapter Plate is too large, then disregard the Adapter Plate and
O-ring. (See Diagram #5)
5. Take the supplied Sandwich Adapter and hold it up the oil filter landing
on the engine block. The casting needs to seat directly onto the landing
without obstruction. (See Diagram #4)
(See Diagram #3)
1. The Red Sleeve Nut is ONLY used when the Adapter Plate is being
used. If you have previously determined that your application will use the
Adapter Plate then disregard the 5 remaining Sleeve Nuts. If you are not
using the Adapter Plate, please disregard the Red Sleeve Nut.
2. Using the remaining 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 Sandwich Adapter and/or Adapter Plate
Selecting the Sleeve Nut
The Adapter Plate & O-ring are designed to fit vehicles with a
3 1/2” filter landing. Primarily 1963-2007 GM SB & BB V-8 engines.
There are 6 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:
SLEEVE NUT
Colored Label
Diagram #3