Pics of transmission coolers - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hammerdog57 · 07-15-2012, 07:30 PM

Looking for pics of transmission coolers on 55-59s that are running the stock radiator. Also looking for coments on how well they cool and what trans temps they are running. I have a good stock radiator i would like to use if possible.

Nordic · 07-15-2012, 09:19 PM

This what I used. a B&M cooler.I am running a 350/350. I haven't been on the road yet but everythings seems ok running here.

hammerdog57 · 07-16-2012, 08:21 PM

Thanks for the pics. Do you have the part number for the cooler you bought? Did you install a trans temp guage?

Nordic · 07-17-2012, 10:40 AM

It is a B&M 70266

LDO · 07-17-2012, 11:21 AM

Post #29 of my build thread. I've had no problems with it so far.

OrrieG · 07-17-2012, 01:15 PM

I used a small condensing unit out of a commercial refer. From 85 to 2000 it was mounted in front of the radiator and worked with no problems. This time I am putting it under the passenger step. I left enough room for a thin electric fan if the temps get out of hand. I put in a tee to monitor the temp at the output line before the cooler. Because the frame, transmission, etc. flex so much off road I use hose connections between the hard lines and transmission.

hammerdog57 · 07-17-2012, 06:44 PM

I have a 11"x11" by 1.5" oil cooler out of a class a motor home i am thinking about using. I would have to move radiator in from support about a 3/4" to be able to mount it in front of radiator to clear cross bracing.

hammerdog57 · 07-17-2012, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LDO

Post #29 of my build thread. I've had no problems with it so far.

What temp has trans been running?

49bowtie · 07-17-2012, 10:10 PM

It's not quite what you were after, but here is a Fuel/Air heat exchanger from an USMC F/A-18. I have several work related "easter eggs" incorporated into my old truck. We would change these out when ever the fuel started to run hot on the jet. They cost Uncle Sam $27,349.61 each, but seems to keep my tranny fluid nice and cool.

Kim57 · 07-18-2012, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 49bowtie

It's not quite what you were after, but here is a Fuel/Air heat exchanger from an USMC F/A-18. I have several work related "easter eggs" incorporated into my old truck. We would change these out when ever the fuel started to run hot on the jet. They cost Uncle Sam $27,349.61 each, but seems to keep my tranny fluid nice and cool.

That is real cool. I'd love one for mine.
Kim

LDO · 07-18-2012, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 49bowtie

It's not quite what you were after, but here is a Fuel/Air heat exchanger from an USMC F/A-18. I have several work related "easter eggs" incorporated into my old truck. We would change these out when ever the fuel started to run hot on the jet. They cost Uncle Sam $27,349.61 each, but seems to keep my tranny fluid nice and cool.

Didn't know these were 'consumable'. I though Poweline always had to turn those in to get a new one....tricky tricky.....

mknittle · 07-18-2012, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LDO

Didn't know these were 'consumable'. I though Poweline always had to turn those in to get a new one....tricky tricky.....

must be a evaprotive cooler

49bowtie · 07-18-2012, 03:07 PM

SM&R code of PAOZZ, Dispose of at unit level. No turn-in required. Got me worried, and had to go pull up the pubs on NATEC to double-check. We wont talk about the dozens of cruise boxes filled with parts and PEB, stored in my garage during inspections. That's why I love working on this old truck. No rules or pubs, if I think it'll work, I try it and see if I like it.

LDO · 07-18-2012, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 49bowtie

SM&R code of PAOZZ, Dispose of at unit level. No turn-in required. Got me worried, and had to go pull up the pubs on NATEC to double-check. We wont talk about the dozens of cruise boxes filled with parts and PEB, stored in my garage during inspections. That's why I love working on this old truck. No rules or pubs, if I think it'll work, I try it and see if I like it.

Copy all. Been there, done that for sure. If you had a truck in the parking lot during inspections, that's where the stuff was at. Also, being in AVI, we had a vault. EXEMPT from the eyes of the inspectors...

Let me know how you like it.

solidaxel · 07-18-2012, 03:35 PM

How about the one in the bottom of the radiator ?

solidaxel · 07-18-2012, 03:37 PM

How about the one in the bottom of the radiator ?

I guess the stock rad. did not come with a cooler, sorry I did not read the full comment !

07-15-2012, 07:30 PM	#1
hammerdog57 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 191	Pics of transmission coolers Looking for pics of transmission coolers on 55-59s that are running the stock radiator. Also looking for coments on how well they cool and what trans temps they are running. I have a good stock radiator i would like to use if possible.

07-16-2012, 08:21 PM	#3
hammerdog57 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 191	Re: Pics of transmission coolers Thanks for the pics. Do you have the part number for the cooler you bought? Did you install a trans temp guage?

07-17-2012, 10:40 AM	#4
Nordic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Unionville CT Posts: 168	Re: Pics of transmission coolers It is a B&M 70266

07-17-2012, 11:21 AM	#5
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,297	Re: Pics of transmission coolers Post #29 of my build thread. I've had no problems with it so far. __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

07-17-2012, 01:15 PM	#6
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Pics of transmission coolers I used a small condensing unit out of a commercial refer. From 85 to 2000 it was mounted in front of the radiator and worked with no problems. This time I am putting it under the passenger step. I left enough room for a thin electric fan if the temps get out of hand. I put in a tee to monitor the temp at the output line before the cooler. Because the frame, transmission, etc. flex so much off road I use hose connections between the hard lines and transmission. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

07-15-2012, 09:19 PM	#2
Nordic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Unionville CT Posts: 168	Re: Pics of transmission coolers This what I used. a B&M cooler.I am running a 350/350. I haven't been on the road yet but everythings seems ok running here. Attached Images

07-17-2012, 06:44 PM	#7
hammerdog57 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 191	Re: Pics of transmission coolers I have a 11"x11" by 1.5" oil cooler out of a class a motor home i am thinking about using. I would have to move radiator in from support about a 3/4" to be able to mount it in front of radiator to clear cross bracing. Last edited by hammerdog57; 07-17-2012 at 06:52 PM.

07-17-2012, 10:10 PM	#9
49bowtie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Niceville Florida Posts: 17	Re: Pics of transmission coolers It's not quite what you were after, but here is a Fuel/Air heat exchanger from an USMC F/A-18. I have several work related "easter eggs" incorporated into my old truck. We would change these out when ever the fuel started to run hot on the jet. They cost Uncle Sam $27,349.61 each, but seems to keep my tranny fluid nice and cool. Attached Images

07-18-2012, 03:07 PM	#13
49bowtie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Niceville Florida Posts: 17	Re: Pics of transmission coolers SM&R code of PAOZZ, Dispose of at unit level. No turn-in required. Got me worried, and had to go pull up the pubs on NATEC to double-check. We wont talk about the dozens of cruise boxes filled with parts and PEB, stored in my garage during inspections. That's why I love working on this old truck. No rules or pubs, if I think it'll work, I try it and see if I like it.

07-18-2012, 03:35 PM	#15
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Pics of transmission coolers How about the one in the bottom of the radiator ? __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

07-18-2012, 03:37 PM	#16
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Pics of transmission coolers How about the one in the bottom of the radiator ? I guess the stock rad. did not come with a cooler, sorry I did not read the full comment ! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

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