[Ranger SAR]

I'm under the impression that the 3.5 oil pump is barely adequate. I'm preparing for some desert camping and i'm looking into fitting an oil cooler. I know later classics came equipped from factory with a cooler, but I am concerned about pressure. What do you think?

 

[Ranger SAR]

Thanks for all of your valuable input and sage advice.

95classiclwb - don't the 3.9's run their oil coolers through the radiator? I'm not sure my 3.5 rad has provisions. also, do the hoses from the block go through the timing cover? I'm going to drop a note to the folks at aluminumv8.com to see what they have on the shelf.

I was going to run this sandwich plate and an aftermarket cooler:
https://www.holley.com/products/plu...ers/sandwich_oil_filter_adapters/parts/510ERL

I was afraid additional resistance in the system would reduce the pump's ability to properly lubricate the engine. I think I see why this was a naive concern.

KK88RRC - what does resurfacing the face entail? The timing cover or the actual gear itself?

 

[Ranger SAR]

Great! Thanks for the pro tip.