will this temp probe work?
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Racer
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From: Visalia CA
will this temp probe work?
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
I'm not sure of the thread size in the head, or which head, passenger or driver for that matter. I got my dewitts, electric fan, shroud, new core, new hoses, all in place to day. The relay kit i ordered uses a probe style, the fins on the dewitts are so close that i can't slide it in without a lot of force, needless to say, i wont be shoving that $5 probe through my $500 radiator
. Otherwise the install went well, the car stays at 180 at idle but skyrockets at speed, i think i need to add some more seals, and re-install the spoiler, i was eager for a test drive today and didn't put it on. I'm also concerned the bottom hose is collapsing, it's a new goodyear and it didn't come with a spring, i used the spring out of the old hose but i couldn't get the same spread it had in the hold hose. i'll have pics for you guys tomorrow.
I'm not sure of the thread size in the head, or which head, passenger or driver for that matter. I got my dewitts, electric fan, shroud, new core, new hoses, all in place to day. The relay kit i ordered uses a probe style, the fins on the dewitts are so close that i can't slide it in without a lot of force, needless to say, i wont be shoving that $5 probe through my $500 radiator
. Otherwise the install went well, the car stays at 180 at idle but skyrockets at speed, i think i need to add some more seals, and re-install the spoiler, i was eager for a test drive today and didn't put it on. I'm also concerned the bottom hose is collapsing, it's a new goodyear and it didn't come with a spring, i used the spring out of the old hose but i couldn't get the same spread it had in the hold hose. i'll have pics for you guys tomorrow.
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From: punta gorda florida
seals
the air dam or front spoiler is very important as are all the all the seals around the rad and also the one on top od the core support to the hood the best rad cant cool if it does not have the proper amount of air thru it and I consider Dewiit rads among the best I have one in 69 vert so get her sealed up before you run to much as far as the temp sensor you could call dewitt for some input they are very helpfull when come too ? like that
Last edited by 69small block; Sep 1, 2008 at 09:22 AM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Liberty Missouri
I'm not sure if the one you have linked will (it has 2 spades) but I know the one I show here will http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
Just hook the gray wire to it and roll
EDIT>> this fit in my head, but that would be something for you to check. you can get adaptors at homedpot or lowes.
Just hook the gray wire to it and roll
EDIT>> this fit in my head, but that would be something for you to check. you can get adaptors at homedpot or lowes.
Last edited by Theiskell; Sep 1, 2008 at 10:40 AM.
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Racer
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From: Visalia CA
I'm not sure if the one you have linked will (it has 2 spades) but I know the one I show here will http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
Just hook the gray wire to it and roll
EDIT>> this fit in my head, but that would be something for you to check. you can get adaptors at homedpot or lowes.
Just hook the gray wire to it and roll
EDIT>> this fit in my head, but that would be something for you to check. you can get adaptors at homedpot or lowes.
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Racer
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From: Visalia CA
the air dam or front spoiler is very important as are all the all the seals around the rad and also the one on top od the core support to the hood the best rad cant cool if it does not have the proper amount of air thru it and I consider Dewiit rads among the best I have one in 69 vert so get her sealed up before you run to much as far as the temp sensor you could call dewitt for some input they are very helpfull when come too ? like that
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From: punta gorda florida
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Racer
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From: Visalia CA
holy cow, it does make a difference! i sealed up the sides of the radiator and installed the spoiler. The temp reads 170 no matter what now, i went for a thirty minute cruise, stop and go and freeway, no change whatsoever. I think my temp gauge is off a bit, i installed a 180 degree thermostat, so i'm guessing thats right where it's staying. I'm very pleased .
Any thoughts on using the aux. fan temp sensor to run my electric fan? It would keep me from having to buy another sensor if it would work.
.Any thoughts on using the aux. fan temp sensor to run my electric fan? It would keep me from having to buy another sensor if it would work.
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From: punta gorda florida
thats great good job
you try it and see what temp fan comes on and off at if there sufficent your done
holy cow, it does make a difference! i sealed up the sides of the radiator and installed the spoiler. The temp reads 170 no matter what now, i went for a thirty minute cruise, stop and go and freeway, no change whatsoever. I think my temp gauge is off a bit, i installed a 180 degree thermostat, so i'm guessing thats right where it's staying. I'm very pleased .
Any thoughts on using the aux. fan temp sensor to run my electric fan? It would keep me from having to buy another sensor if it would work.
.Any thoughts on using the aux. fan temp sensor to run my electric fan? It would keep me from having to buy another sensor if it would work.
Last edited by 69small block; Sep 1, 2008 at 07:43 PM.