In a message dated 96-05-11 09:22:10 EDT, ebaden@warren-wilson.edu (Eric
Baden) writes:

>
>My question is simple - Is it possible (and appropriate) to hook up an 
>external oil cooler while keeping the stock one installed?
> My recent rebuild (4500 miles) seems to be working out well - oil temps 
>here at 2000 ft altitude generally ranged from 180-200 degrees, but now 
>as outside air temps have gone around 80 - my oil temps can rise as high 
>as 230 pulling up some of these hills. From what I've read in the 
>archives this is not at all uncomnmon - and people speak of 250 
>regularly, but that seems too hot to me. I'd been told as far as remote 
>coolers go (I'm interested in the 'plate' style, rather than tube and fin)
>that it's either the remote or the stock. Is that so?
>
>

A second cooler can be used without trouble if done correctly.  I strongly
recomend a thermostat.  Especialy if van is to be used in cool weather.