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Subject:Re: experience using Mocal Thermostatic Sandwich Adapter (Oil Thermostat), Type 4 Engines (-8AN Tight Clearance Fittings), MOC-SP1TM18
From:Don Hanson
Date:Tue, 6 Jun 2017 10:05:17 -0700

Me too.  Bat for all my parts.

On Jun 6, 2017 9:39 AM, "Chris S" <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>