This is how Ford adapted the oil cooler to the Boss 302 initially, and then to the other engines that all used the same spin on oil filter.
That's virtually everything except the FE series. The Fe series has a similar adapter that replaces the bolt on oil filter adapter, but is the same idea.
The reason I post this is to show the oil temp thermostat (behind the big hex bolt) built into the adapter.
It's just a big spring with a simple check valve that keeps the oil cooler closed until the oil temp reaches a certain temp.
Don't ask me what that is, I don't know.
This is what I have on my 68 GT350.
They have various casting numbers which denote which application they were supposed to be for.
They have all gotten very expensive and I have seen NOS sold for around $1,000, and used ones go for $800.
I got mine years ago as a Ford Service part.
I never tried to mount it in the Pantera so I can't swear that it will clear the chassis.
It's just posted here to show you another alternative to an oil cooler adapter AND THERMOSTAT combined.
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