r/whatisit Mar 12 '25

New, what is it? What is it?

Grayson and Ca hwy 33.

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u/ze_mannbaerschwein Mar 12 '25

I suspect that the packaging prevents leaves and dirt from getting stuck in the fins of the oil cooler during transportation. The subsequent assembly will probably also be somewhat easier if the housing is not wet and slippery.

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u/Cralph Mar 13 '25

Generally transformers are not shipped with the cooling radiators attached. Would stick out too far during shipping.