'72 911T Re-worked oil filter console questions

[docdan200]

I have managed to successfully re-work the stock '72 911T oil filter console to accept the factory oil thermostat. I did this in preparation for a front-mounted oil cooler and finned oil lines installation (...a full ERP kit specific for the year-model '72 911's...), needed to cool down a high-comp 2.8 engine that we've mounted.



A slip-fit was achieved, and with the new rubber o-ring, the thermostat was seated in place.



my question is: Do I leave the plugged hole as is?



Hoping that those who have gone this road before will chime in...

[Porboynz]

Well done so far, that plug needs to come out as its the supply to the front cooler once the thermostat opens up. The top fitting routes the oil back to the reservoir and the bottom fitting is scavenge return from the engine. I did the same thing to my 72 oil console, it was fairly corroded as is yours but after bead blasting and sealing it never leaked, must be a lot of metal there. I think I repurposed an engine fitting where the plug is. It might take some getting out, if heat is needed then remove the thermostat and maybe you will need to repaint.

[docdan200]

Gotcha, Porboynz...
I guess that's what the 26-30 adaptor is...which was included in the kit.

And you're dead on about the corrosion!
I guess since there was an opening from the wheel well to the oil filter console base...not to mention that the car is, after all, 40 yrs old!!
I cleaned the base thoroughly, then treated it with some anti-rust primer.

Who knows... it may last another 40 years...

P.S... I thought nobody was awake on the forum at this time... till i looked at your location. We're virtually in the same time zone... Thanks again for the quick reply!

[Porboynz]

Where are you docdan200? Years ago when I was fitting the front cooler I went for a test drive to get the engine hot and get some oil in the lines. Driving back home to check the oil level I had the brilliant idea that I would open the door and reach down to feel the temperature of each oil line. The 911 was lowered about as far as it could be and when I reached out the door my fingers hit the ground at about 40mph. I cannot recommend this as a method for trimming fingernails, its fast, but can also trim fingers a little.

[docdan200]

Up north from you Poyboynz... the sunny isles of the Philippines...

I'll remember not to try that type of thermal-checking procedure when I finally get to fire up the 2.8 MFI engine...

I'm nearing the final stages of an "S/T Tribute" project that I embarked on for my '72T.
The previous owner did an "RS" conversion, which wasn't at all too bad.
It had a stock 3.0 CIS engine when I got it, but figured that in that configuration, I wouldn't be able to contend in the vintage racing class that I plan to compete in.

So off came the engine... and got myself a race-prepped, 2.8, tall-stacked MFI engine from the States... for an easy "plug-and-play" conversion.

Or so I thought it was... till I got to the "slippery slope"...

Got a newly-rebuilt tranny with new Wavetrac LSD and tranny cooler... new front/rear suspension... Tarrett front/rear swaybars... new and bigger front rear brakes... and the list goes on...and counting!

Not to mention that I ended up tearing everything down...for a ground up restoration!

But at the end of the day, the pure enjoyment and satisfaction I get is from the build process itself.

"It's not the destination... it's the journey."

This truism is SO spot on...

[Porboynz]

But........ where are the pictures?

[Ajquiksilver]

Hi what thermostat did you use? I’m trying to do the same thing and the thermostat won’t fit into the console. Cheers

[Thomas Owen]

AJ,
The housing has to be machined out to accept the engine thermostat. I just called Elephant Racing yesterday to arrange having mine done, along with cleaning and the 26 x 30mm fitting.
Call Chuck or Erik and they can help.