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Subject:Re: experience using Mocal Thermostatic Sandwich Adapter (Oil Thermostat), Type 4 Engines (-8AN Tight Clearance Fittings), MOC-SP1TM18
From:Chris S
Date:Tue, 6 Jun 2017 12:39:21 -0400

I used a thermostatic Mocal adapter with stainless lines, aircraft fittings, and a Mocal cooler.  This was on my '84 Westy with a 2.1 WBX.  I will see if I can dig up pics. 

I've ordered from these folks. They have everything you need: http://www.batinc.net/mocal.htm

Chris

Dnia 06.06.2017 o godz. 02:09 Christophe Guilbert <cguilbert@PICASSO.UCSF.EDU> napisał(a):

> Hi ,
> 
> I have an air-cooled vanagon camper 1983 type IV engine.
> 
> I am looking to buy a thermostatic sandwich adapter for my secondary oil
> cooler and found the Mocal Thermostatic Sandwich Adapter (Oil
> Thermostat), Type 4 Engines (-8AN Tight Clearance Fittings), MOC-SP1TM18
> (https://vwparts.aircooled.net/Mocal-Thermostatic-Sandwich-Adapter-MOC-SP1TM18-8A-p/moc-sp1tm18-8an.htm)
> 
> My problem is that it comes with a 90deg fitting so if I want my hose to
> be horizontal between the primary oil cooler and the exhaust  , I need
> to get  90deg hose end for PTFE hose AN8  like these one:
> 
> https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fra-690908\
> 
> 
> The fact that it come with a 90Deg fitting is strange to me , I have the
> EMPI sandwich version with no thermostat which looks similar to the
> MOC.The straight fitting seems to be the only solution.
> 
> 
> Do you guy has any experience with it.
> 
> 
> Thanks a lot
> 
> 
> CHris