It looks like Earls has a new (not in our catalog) Swivel-seal hose end that will simplify things a bit - no male/male adapter into the sandwich adapter is needed. $20 saved
if we can get 'em. The part number for the new hose end is 844510. I promise.
"Does the thermostat control when the
oil is allowed to go to the cooler?"
Yes. When the
oil is cool, the
oil bypasses the cooler.