Oil coolers

[rustybronco]

Yes sir, exactly how it works.
spacing for the bolts are the same and so is the gasket surface, I measured it first before posting.
the kerker cooler used a bypass type thermostat that diverted the oil back to the adapter until the oil temp got up to a set point, when it reached that temp it was routed through the cooler.
something to consider if you run a large area cooler.
I should make a mold of it first.

nessism, second spot is reserved.

[UncleMike]

The first generation ('80-'82) 16v 750 does not have the same oiling system as the 16v 1100/1150 motor and requires a special oil filter cover to install a oil cooler.

And where would one procure this special oil filter cover to install an oil cooler in a 16v 750? Say, a man about town such as myself?

[Hap Call]

And where would one procure this special oil filter cover to install an oil cooler in a 16v 750? Say, a man about town such as myself?

Ebay is the only place I know of.

Hap

[UncleMike]

Ebay is the only place I know of.

Hap

What search terms should I be using? Suzuki GS 16v 750 oil filter cover adapter?

[renobruce]

Here's a pic off mine off my 78 1000 8 valve. I think this one was made by Lockhart.

[Hap Call]

What search terms should I be using? Suzuki GS 16v 750 oil filter cover adapter?

I wouldn't include 16v. I would include GS750 and "GS 750". As you know, you have to play with the search to find what you want a lot of times.

Hap

[doctorgonzo]

I sent Terry a PM about the current cost for one, but if anybody has one laying around they want to get rid of let me know. I assume Nessism got the one pictured earlier in the thread.

[Nessism]

I sent Terry a PM about the current cost for one, but if anybody has one laying around they want to get rid of let me know. I assume Nessism got the one pictured earlier in the thread.

Not entirely sure who's first in line but don’t think it was me.

I have a spare adapter sent to me by another member here – Focus Frenzy. It does not have the protrusion on the bottom to go down and get the oil at the port. Lurch told me that he thought there was a second piece, which is missing, that inserted into the oil port, then the adapter plate clamps down and holds it in place. Was going to make a new extension piece by modifying a brass plumbing fitting (should be easy enough). If you want to mess around with this please let me know and I’ll send the adapter your way. Not as pretty as Terry’s, or that Kerker adapter, but free if you want it.

[rustybronco]

That would be the original poster Bill Lloyd.
going once...

in all fairness I sent him a pm.

[doctorgonzo]

Sent you a pm nessism. If you already know any of the specs like the diameter of the tubing needed, etc... pass those along.

[gearhead13]

So, I cant bolt up an 1150 oil filter plate on my 16v '82 750 for an oil cooler?
Can the plate be modified to work or what?

[lurch12_2000]

Not entirely sure who's first in line but don’t think it was me.

I have a spare adapter sent to me by another member here – Lurch. It does not have the protrusion on the bottom to go down and get the oil at the port. Lurch told me that he thought there was a second piece, which is missing, that inserted into the oil port, then the adaptor plate clamps down and holds it in place. Was going to make a new extension piece by modifying a brass plumbing fitting (should be easy enough). If you want to mess around with this please let me know and I’ll send the adapter your way. Not as pretty as Terry’s, or that Kerker adapter, but free if you want it.

Nessism,
Happened to read this, but I don't think this was me...but if you want to give me credit that's fine:-)

[Nessism]

Nessism,
Happened to read this, but I don't think this was me...but if you want to give me credit that's fine:-)

Dang, not you eh? Can't remember who sent me that adapter. PM was deleted. My bad. Who ever it was is a credit to the board - sent it to me and wouldn't accept any payment. GSR is a great place.

Edit: Remembered that it was Focus Frenzy that sent the adapter to me. Great guy.

[srsupertrap]

Re: Lockhart

Here's a pic off mine off my 78 1000 8 valve. I think this one was made by Lockhart.

Yep, that's a Lockhart adapter. The only problem with this design was they used a rubber bushing that extends down from that center port to seal the oil gallery which as others have stated sends the engine oil to the cooler.

We all know what happens to rubber parts over time and when I inspected mine last time it was pretty hard. I recently e-mailed Lockhart and didn't even get a reply. Should have bought a spare in the 1980's but if someone know of a bushing that fits I am all ears.

[Nessism]

Not a rubber bushing but modified this plumbing fitting to do the same function. Chucked up the fitting in my drill press and turned it down slightly on the threaded male section so it fits snug into the port on the engine. Upper section was shortened so it's flush with the top of the engine oil cavity. Last thing was to drill it out as large as possible to it flows well. Going to use this piece on my homebuilt adapter.