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07-30-2009, 10:55 PM | #1 |
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Late Model Engine Question
I converted an 88 350 from TBI to Carburation. There are several sensors or sending units on the engine that I should not need. I am not sure what all of them are for, there is one behind the starter in the block that is in the way of my headers, there is one above the oil filter, maybe a low oil or change oil soon sensor??? Is it ok to plug these holes? I was going to put the old style oil pressure switch behind the distributor and take out the one that was in the TBI. Does this all sound ok. I appreciate your comments. Thanks
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07-30-2009, 11:04 PM | #2 |
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Re: Late Model Engine Question
The one above your starter is the knock sensor, most of them are just for the computer, so you won't need them anymore.
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07-30-2009, 11:06 PM | #3 |
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Re: Late Model Engine Question
the sensor above the oil filter is the oil pressure switch for the stock fuel pump and is not needed the other one is the knock sensor and again not needed for carb
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07-30-2009, 11:07 PM | #4 |
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Re: Late Model Engine Question
BTW i have an 87 tpi 350 converted to carb in my truck
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07-30-2009, 11:08 PM | #5 |
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Re: Late Model Engine Question
I have not removed them yet, you happen to know what size thread they are so I can get some plugs, or maybe they are SAE bolt treads???
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07-31-2009, 01:25 AM | #6 |
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Re: Late Model Engine Question
I haven't taken mine out but chevy liked to use npt fittings
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07-31-2009, 11:57 PM | #7 |
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Re: Late Model Engine Question
I changed mine tonight, just to let you know, they are 1/4 NPT.
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08-01-2009, 02:17 PM | #8 |
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Re: Late Model Engine Question
I think the knock sensor just deadheads into the block and may not have to be plugged.
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