10-14-2015, 10:05 PM
FWIW- I am infamous for over-engineering EVERYTHING. My transmission cooling system routes fluid from the converter through both a temp sender (gauge) and 180* switch (electric fan) to the lower port on the radiator cooler (air control) then out through the top to two plate style heavy duty 11" aux coolers stacked atop one another under the passenger floor board cooled with a 10" electric fan. It then exits to a serviceable filter with check valve and back into the transmission. I use steel lines along the frame rail to and from the radiator to further aid in cooling.
This system keeps my transmission extremely happy and cool. My converter temps rarely exceed 180* which means my pan temps are likely 150* to 160*. This leaves plenty of buffer for long hill climbs with the converter unlocked.
One thing I failed to mention last night is to ensure you have some form of circuit override on the electric fan should you chose to mount it under the floor. You want to make sure you have a way to force the fan ON should the temperature switch fail. Further, if you end up crossing deep water, you will want a way to force the fan OFF to prevent damage. This can be done with a simple 3 way switch.
I am not implying you will need anything nearly as complex as my system.
Keep us posted on your progress. Looking forward to seeing your Bronco in action at NovRun.
This system keeps my transmission extremely happy and cool. My converter temps rarely exceed 180* which means my pan temps are likely 150* to 160*. This leaves plenty of buffer for long hill climbs with the converter unlocked.
One thing I failed to mention last night is to ensure you have some form of circuit override on the electric fan should you chose to mount it under the floor. You want to make sure you have a way to force the fan ON should the temperature switch fail. Further, if you end up crossing deep water, you will want a way to force the fan OFF to prevent damage. This can be done with a simple 3 way switch.
I am not implying you will need anything nearly as complex as my system.
Keep us posted on your progress. Looking forward to seeing your Bronco in action at NovRun.
'77 351w- Explorer EFI, 4R70W, 4-link, lockers, 4.56, 35" MT/Rs with a severe rock addiction.
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