I just ordered a preoiler, something I have always wanted, but never thought about, can I run it after the oil cooler, the question being, is the oil cooler "open" when the engine is cold?

thanks

 

Don't quote me on this but i think there is a "valve" type mechanism such as a thermostat that opens up when the oil is at a certain temp. What "pre-oiler" did you get? Good luck.

 

I never thought of that. That would be great for people running alky since alky washes the cylinders clean of oil. where did you get it?

 

I got the simple one from amsoil, a little pricey
http://www.amsoil.com/StoreFront/amk.aspx

but I don't think it would oil the cylinders, should just squirt some oil through the bearings and maybe the top end. I could be wrong, ask my wife.

 

It's mainly for 'wet' startups. It holds oil under pressure when the engine is shut off, when you turn on your ignition to start the car an electronic solonoid opens and allows the oil to be pushed into your oilways to 'preoil' all your bearings.
Most of your engine wear occurs in the first few seconds before oil gets to the bearings.