81 engine, let's play guess that sensor.
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81 engine, let's play guess that sensor.
The sensor on the passenger side of the engine towards the rear of the head, has 2 prongs on it, 3/8 npt. I know the oil sender is on the back-top of the block, oil temp is over the oil filter, and coolant temp is drivers side head - front. I looked in the service/AIM and there was no clear definition of what that sensor is. Please excuse my brain cramp :D
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Re: 81 engine, let's play guess that sensor. (C3 Shark Tank)
I'll go along with Pete79 on that one. There's also a temp coolant sensor (for the ECM) on the front of the manifold. The one on the driver's side is the temp sender for the gauge.
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Re: 81 engine, let's play guess that sensor. (Chris81)
Pete & Chris - THANKS! I should have thought of that, but when all that's left in your engine compartment is hanging wires it's a little hard to picture some of it.
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Re: 81 engine, let's play guess that sensor. (Chris81)
Uh oh, sounds like somebody is into something serious... :yesnod:
Wouldn't happen to have a pic of the radiator support showing the seal locations handy would you? The AIM and shop manual dont show this very well :D :lol:
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Re: 81 engine, let's play guess that sensor. (Chris81)
Chris,
You are the man! Many thanks, but don't rush as I have a couple more days before I get the motor started. :cheers:
You are the man! Many thanks, but don't rush as I have a couple more days before I get the motor started. :cheers:
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