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ocbaud · 02-09-2004, 12:58 AM

i got a replacement temp. sensor for my new engine, but....
the holes in the head for the sensor are to big.

the new sensor fits fine in the old 305 heads, but it wont fit in either of my new alum. heads.

**swervin ervin** · 02-09-2004, 01:16 AM

Mine was this way on my Edelbrock heads. You'll have to use an adapter. I can't remember exactly what size it is, I think 1/2", but it's just a brass fitting that fits the head and then the sensor screws into this.

ocbaud · 02-09-2004, 01:18 AM

good to know. i'm sure i can find one at my work

i just looked in my holley package again, and found that they sent me the plug for the hole in the other head

also, just for an update. we are bringing all the rest of the stuff over to the machine shop tommorow, and hopefully if the girlfriend permits, i may try and drop the engine back in saturday morning

low 84 · 02-09-2004, 01:25 AM

same problem with my darts but the hole was too small.

79BIG10 · 02-09-2004, 02:24 AM

Just make sure to get an automotive one. When I installed mine and added coolant the sender was leaking all around it. Difference is automotive one has a stop for the sensor to rest up against to bottom it out. A regular bushing like at Home Depot doesn't have this.

*1FaastC10* · 02-09-2004, 06:49 PM

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Originally posted by ocbaud
and hopefully if the girlfriend permits, i may try and drop the engine back in saturday morning

Tim's girlfriend actually encouraged us to work on his truck on Valentine's day. i'm going to his house to help him put in his Dana 60 front axle, crossover and hydraulic steering and a few other goodies he's got for it. she likes his truck so much she gave it a nickname... "Pee Wee"

Prerunner1982 · 02-09-2004, 08:08 PM

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Originally posted by 1FaastC10
she likes his truck so much she gave it a nickname... "Pee Pee"

*1FaastC10* · 02-09-2004, 08:51 PM

i'm not quite sure how a truck this size got a name like Pee Wee, anyone mind taking a stab at it?

**swervin ervin** · 02-09-2004, 09:53 PM

Has he learned not to take the driveshaft out while sitting on a hill?

*1FaastC10* · 02-09-2004, 09:59 PM

yes, i think he learned his lesson

Stingray42 · 02-11-2004, 12:02 AM

thanks a cool rig man! Hmmm Pee Wee tho? thats funny.....lol

02-09-2004, 12:58 AM	#1
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	oh no! we have a problem i got a replacement temp. sensor for my new engine, but.... the holes in the head for the sensor are to big. the new sensor fits fine in the old 305 heads, but it wont fit in either of my new alum. heads.

02-09-2004, 01:16 AM	#2
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Mine was this way on my Edelbrock heads. You'll have to use an adapter. I can't remember exactly what size it is, I think 1/2", but it's just a brass fitting that fits the head and then the sensor screws into this. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

02-09-2004, 01:25 AM	#4
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	same problem with my darts but the hole was too small. __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

02-09-2004, 02:24 AM	#5
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Just make sure to get an automotive one. When I installed mine and added coolant the sender was leaking all around it. Difference is automotive one has a stop for the sensor to rest up against to bottom it out. A regular bushing like at Home Depot doesn't have this. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

02-09-2004, 09:53 PM	#9
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Has he learned not to take the driveshaft out while sitting on a hill? __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

02-09-2004, 01:18 AM	#3
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	good to know. i'm sure i can find one at my work i just looked in my holley package again, and found that they sent me the plug for the hole in the other head also, just for an update. we are bringing all the rest of the stuff over to the machine shop tommorow, and hopefully if the girlfriend permits, i may try and drop the engine back in saturday morning

02-09-2004, 08:51 PM	#8
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	i'm not quite sure how a truck this size got a name like Pee Wee, anyone mind taking a stab at it?

02-09-2004, 09:59 PM	#10
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	yes, i think he learned his lesson

02-11-2004, 12:02 AM	#11
Stingray42 Woot. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Stouffville, Ontario Posts: 2,291	thanks a cool rig man! Hmmm Pee Wee tho? thats funny.....lol __________________ Clarkson 96 Chevy RCLB 4.3 2WD

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