Coolant sensor
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Intermediate
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Coolant sensor
Okay. I need to get the plug out of the coolant sensor location on a transplanted SBC. In my previous car it was mounted on the rear of passenger cylinder head. I want it in the stock location (front of driver cylinder head) due to wiring. My 1/4 sockets are too small and my 3/8 socket is too big to fit into the square in the screw in plug. Other than grinding down a 3/8 to fit anyone have any other suggestions. Is there a tool? Thanks.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: shelbyville West Michigan
there is a tool, basically a small 3/8 drive extention w/o the detent ball. When I worked at a quick lube, those plugs (were also used in rear diff's.) we just used a ratchet and 1" extention. you may have to tap it in if the ball is tight or the plug is rusty.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Pearland Texas
St. Jude Donor '09
Okay. I need to get the plug out of the coolant sensor location on a transplanted SBC. In my previous car it was mounted on the rear of passenger cylinder head. I want it in the stock location (front of driver cylinder head) due to wiring. My 1/4 sockets are too small and my 3/8 socket is too big to fit into the square in the screw in plug. Other than grinding down a 3/8 to fit anyone have any other suggestions. Is there a tool? Thanks.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Sunrise FL
