Transmission Cooler Options for a 1996 Ford F-250 with 7.3 Liter Diesel Engine
Question:
will this cooler work for my truck?
asked by: John W
Expert Reply:
We currently have 6 transmission coolers that are recommended for your 1996 Ford F-250 with 7.3 liter diesel engine. I have included a link to them below. Even though the Derale Hyper-Cool Remote Transmission Cooler Kit with Fan, -6 AN Inlets - Class V, # D13960, is not on that list, transmission coolers are not technically vehicle specific, so you could install it on your truck with the proper sized fittings.
The D13960 comes with -6 AN x 3/8 inch hose barb adapter and one of the recommended fitting kits for your truck comes with a 3/8 inch fitting (# D13014), so it could work, but there will be adapters connected to other adapters which is not an ideal set up.
Instead, I recommend using one of the recommended transmission coolers for your truck for the best fit. Depending on the fittings you have on your truck, you will either need kit # D13014 for snap-in (duckbill) trans-line type fittings, or kit # D13024 for 1/2 inch-20 partial thread fittings.
I have also included a link to an FAQ on transmission coolers and a video showing a typical installation that should help.
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Derale Hyper-Cool Remote Transmission Cooler Kit w/ Fan, -6 AN Inlets - Class V
- Transmission Coolers
- Remote Cooler
- Heavy-Duty Truck
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- 13W x 10T x 5-5/8D Inch
- With - 6 AN Inlets
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