Is there a step by step installation instructions on how to install this cooler? Do you install trans cooler in front of the radiator and condenser? How do you convert from 3/8 to 1/2" tubing? I'm sure its fairly easy and I'm making a big deal about it, I just want to be sure that I am doing it correctly.... Thanks
Installing a 6.0 transmission cooler on a 7.3L Excursion
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OK, here it goes:
remove front grill
remove hood latch thingy
loosen a/c bracket(left side)
Take out four srews from bracket through front
disconnect tranny lines from under passanger side, plug lines
get two each, male/female brass hose barbs 3/8 and 1/2".(you'll see when you remove oem cooler)
about 6' of tranny rated 3/8 hose
about 2' of tranny rated 1/2 hose
make proper connections
install new cooler in place where oem cooler came out
hook up tranny lines
reverse some of the above steps
add additional fluid
test flow
check for leaks
you should be done
about 4 to 6 hours for me(I'm slow)
Paul B
remove front grill
remove hood latch thingy
loosen a/c bracket(left side)
Take out four srews from bracket through front
disconnect tranny lines from under passanger side, plug lines
get two each, male/female brass hose barbs 3/8 and 1/2".(you'll see when you remove oem cooler)
about 6' of tranny rated 3/8 hose
about 2' of tranny rated 1/2 hose
make proper connections
install new cooler in place where oem cooler came out
hook up tranny lines
reverse some of the above steps
add additional fluid
test flow
check for leaks
you should be done
about 4 to 6 hours for me(I'm slow)
Paul B
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Does anyone have the dimensions of the 6.0 coolers? I think there are 2 sizes of 6.0 coolers available. TIA.
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Don't have the dimensions but one cooler is 25 tubes and the other is 31 tubes.
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Thanks. I was looking for acutual measurements (w x h x d).
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It sounded like you weren't sure if their was to coolers and I was just letting you know that their is 2 different coolers.
Thanks for the installation instructions. Where did you get the 1/2" transmission hose? I went to Pep Boys, AutoZone, and Kragen all do not carry 1/2". Does Ford carry it or any other parts store?
How do you take off the bumper, what bolts should I remove to make it easy to reinstall.
The demensions of my cooler is 23"Wx17"Hx1.5"D, hope this helps.
How do you take off the bumper, what bolts should I remove to make it easy to reinstall.
The demensions of my cooler is 23"Wx17"Hx1.5"D, hope this helps.
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The demensions of my cooler is 23"Wx17"Hx1.5"D, hope this helps.
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Thanks, Is that the 25 tube or 31 tube?
The demensions of my cooler is 23"Wx17"Hx1.5"D, hope this helps.
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Thanks, Is that the 25 tube or 31 tube?
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31 tubes. Hey I used to live in Boonton, I think it was mechanics Street, near Dow Chemical. its been a long time since I lived there.
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Thanks. I have a couple SETRAB, 50 Row Coolers, 13" overall width x 15.25" tall x 2" thick - 36,000 BTH/hr I was thinking of using.
Dow Chem in Boonton, is now new WalMart.
Is there any site on line to get a 6.0 cooler or is it luck of draw on ebay or the Ford Stealership?
31 tubes. Hey I used to live in Boonton, I think it was mechanics Street, near Dow Chemical. its been a long time since I lived there.
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Thanks. I have a couple SETRAB, 50 Row Coolers, 13" overall width x 15.25" tall x 2" thick - 36,000 BTH/hr I was thinking of using.
Dow Chem in Boonton, is now new WalMart.
Is there any site on line to get a 6.0 cooler or is it luck of draw on ebay or the Ford Stealership?
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Thanks for the installation instructions. Where did you get the 1/2" transmission hose? I went to Pep Boys, AutoZone, and Kragen all do not carry 1/2". Does Ford carry it or any other parts store?
How do you take off the bumper, what bolts should I remove to make it easy to reinstall.
The demensions of my cooler is 23"Wx17"Hx1.5"D, hope this helps.
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Try a hydralic line shop(heavy equipment repair).
Don't need to take bumper off, BUT you can if you want.
Opps, one thing I forgot is you WILL have to remove the blocker beam mounted under the front end to do the job. Xs are different than the trucks.
Paul B
Thanks for the installation instructions. Where did you get the 1/2" transmission hose? I went to Pep Boys, AutoZone, and Kragen all do not carry 1/2". Does Ford carry it or any other parts store?
How do you take off the bumper, what bolts should I remove to make it easy to reinstall.
The demensions of my cooler is 23"Wx17"Hx1.5"D, hope this helps.
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Try a hydralic line shop(heavy equipment repair).
Don't need to take bumper off, BUT you can if you want.
Opps, one thing I forgot is you WILL have to remove the blocker beam mounted under the front end to do the job. Xs are different than the trucks.
Paul B
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FYI
5C3Z-7A095-CA is the 31 row cooler
5C3Z-7A095-CB is the 25 row cooler
After countless hours trying to find out which one was which I resorted to looking at pictures online and calling wrecking yards. The CA is the 31 row and the CB is the 25. If you are looking for a good price for a used part try car-part.com this is a national data base of salvaged parts. Search your vehicle F250 1999 newer Superduty and when it asks for parts select "Auto Trans Cooler". Search all areas and enter your zipcode. Next select 2005 - 2007 and pick F250 and similar vehicles. This will allow you to search F350's as well. It will also list f150's but you are looking for a 6.0 so it will be easy to find. I picked one up this week from Ricks Auto Parts for $85 deliverd. 800-245-5588. The guy there was real patient, he actually went out and searched for the part number on the cooler. When the part # was differnt (it had a 4 instead of the Z) He actually went out and counted the rows for me. I still havent figured out why there is a 4 instead of the Z but it came out of an 05 f250 that was totalled. Maybe the Z is scrathed off and looks like a 4, who knows. Rick said he had 2 of them. Another place that had the 31 row version was Crosstown Auto Parts 204-222-0999 They wanted $125 but still cheaper than ebay. If you don't want to make the conversion lines yourself Brian's Truck Shop has a premade kit 870-422-3673. I ordered a valve body at the same time, I figured if I was draining it I might as well go for the BTS valve body too. I am also doing the 6.0 intercooler and you can find those on ebay pretty easily or car-part.com. Diesel power products has the intercooler hoses you will need. There is a link on dieselpowerproducts.com called the ford intercooler swap that explains it. Hope this helps...AJ
5C3Z-7A095-CA is the 31 row cooler
5C3Z-7A095-CB is the 25 row cooler
After countless hours trying to find out which one was which I resorted to looking at pictures online and calling wrecking yards. The CA is the 31 row and the CB is the 25. If you are looking for a good price for a used part try car-part.com this is a national data base of salvaged parts. Search your vehicle F250 1999 newer Superduty and when it asks for parts select "Auto Trans Cooler". Search all areas and enter your zipcode. Next select 2005 - 2007 and pick F250 and similar vehicles. This will allow you to search F350's as well. It will also list f150's but you are looking for a 6.0 so it will be easy to find. I picked one up this week from Ricks Auto Parts for $85 deliverd. 800-245-5588. The guy there was real patient, he actually went out and searched for the part number on the cooler. When the part # was differnt (it had a 4 instead of the Z) He actually went out and counted the rows for me. I still havent figured out why there is a 4 instead of the Z but it came out of an 05 f250 that was totalled. Maybe the Z is scrathed off and looks like a 4, who knows. Rick said he had 2 of them. Another place that had the 31 row version was Crosstown Auto Parts 204-222-0999 They wanted $125 but still cheaper than ebay. If you don't want to make the conversion lines yourself Brian's Truck Shop has a premade kit 870-422-3673. I ordered a valve body at the same time, I figured if I was draining it I might as well go for the BTS valve body too. I am also doing the 6.0 intercooler and you can find those on ebay pretty easily or car-part.com. Diesel power products has the intercooler hoses you will need. There is a link on dieselpowerproducts.com called the ford intercooler swap that explains it. Hope this helps...AJ
Completed the install of the trans cooler today. Took it for a test drive 5 - 10 minutes then checked the fluid level and the level showed full Hot on dip stick. Should I be concerned that the fluid level didn't drop? Could this mean no fluid is getting to the cooler? I double checked the hoses I installed ..No Kinks were found. What should I check now?
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