Coolant Temp Sensor for 77
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Coolant Temp Sensor for 77
I have searched and read alot of posts on a temp sensor that will fit aftermarket heads like the AFR heads I have....which has a 3/8 inch pipe thread versus the 1/2 inch pipe thread the original heads accepted. Lot of ideas like installing in the intake manifold, drilling and tapping the heads large, adapters, and using volvo temp sensor, etc.
What I am asking now is if there is anything new to solve this issue. Most of the threads I read are five years old. One solution I read that seems to have the most promise is using an 82 Vette sensor, which apparently has 3/8 and will work with 77 temp gage.....anyone done this or know if it works. Wilcox....you figured out anything new?
What I am asking now is if there is anything new to solve this issue. Most of the threads I read are five years old. One solution I read that seems to have the most promise is using an 82 Vette sensor, which apparently has 3/8 and will work with 77 temp gage.....anyone done this or know if it works. Wilcox....you figured out anything new?
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I have searched and read alot of posts on a temp sensor that will fit aftermarket heads like the AFR heads I have....which has a 3/8 inch pipe thread versus the 1/2 inch pipe thread the original heads accepted. Lot of ideas like installing in the intake manifold, drilling and tapping the heads large, adapters, and using volvo temp sensor, etc.
What I am asking now is if there is anything new to solve this issue. Most of the threads I read are five years old. One solution I read that seems to have the most promise is using an 82 Vette sensor, which apparently has 3/8 and will work with 77 temp gage.....anyone done this or know if it works. Wilcox....you figured out anything new?
What I am asking now is if there is anything new to solve this issue. Most of the threads I read are five years old. One solution I read that seems to have the most promise is using an 82 Vette sensor, which apparently has 3/8 and will work with 77 temp gage.....anyone done this or know if it works. Wilcox....you figured out anything new?
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I have searched and read alot of posts on a temp sensor that will fit aftermarket heads like the AFR heads I have....which has a 3/8 inch pipe thread versus the 1/2 inch pipe thread the original heads accepted. Lot of ideas like installing in the intake manifold, drilling and tapping the heads large, adapters, and using volvo temp sensor, etc.
What I am asking now is if there is anything new to solve this issue. Most of the threads I read are five years old. One solution I read that seems to have the most promise is using an 82 Vette sensor, which apparently has 3/8 and will work with 77 temp gage.....anyone done this or know if it works. Wilcox....you figured out anything new?
What I am asking now is if there is anything new to solve this issue. Most of the threads I read are five years old. One solution I read that seems to have the most promise is using an 82 Vette sensor, which apparently has 3/8 and will work with 77 temp gage.....anyone done this or know if it works. Wilcox....you figured out anything new?
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That would be awesome. I could send you my original sensor as a core, please PM me when you have one to buy. Thanks.
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