zip ties on oil cooler

nblumberg · #1 (**permalink**) 04-03-2006, 07:09 PM

so I just put a mesh in front of the oil cooler and it is held on by zip ties. the question is - will the 185 max of the zip ties be a problem sitting up against the cooler? furthermore, is it even worth keeping it there (protection from rocks?)

John McMahon · #2 (**permalink**) 04-03-2006, 07:15 PM

why not use safety wire?

JCoop · #3 (**permalink**) 04-04-2006, 05:03 AM

Hi John

...I agree. I took off the zipties on my previous ride and safety wired it. ...and maybe because of the angle that rocks and pebbles get spit at the front end, the radiator is more apt to get them.

Since you have a SPF, Olthoff Racing has a really nice set for it. Secured by screws on angled tabs for the radiator, and a very ingenious device for the oil cooler with springs, o-rings and 4 little holes.

Tongue Pirate · #4 (**permalink**) 04-04-2006, 06:35 AM

I would agree for vintage appeal, Safety Wire. It's cheap enough & no problems in that heat range.