Temperature Sensor
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2022
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From: South Carolina
Temperature Sensor
I put on my new Edelbrock heads and took my sensors out my old heads until I realized they are to small for my new heads,and noticed that each side was different,so curious what’s the difference in them and any particular sensor to go with thanks.
Le Mans Master
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You don't say what year and your profile doesn't have jack for info.
Go to the willcox website and find the sensor you need. They sell small 3/8" units for specific years and 1/2" originals. Go eyeball that.
While you're at it order the appropriate adjustable resistor for your year.
Golferdad
You can also move the big sender to the intake manifold hole and then use the adjustable resistor to dial in your gauge.
https://willcoxcorvette.com/catalogs...erature+sender
https://willcoxcorvette.com/catalogs...table+resistor
FYI: I am using the original big sensor in the intake manifold and dialed it in with the adjustable resistor. It's a fantastic contraption.
PS- you may want to update your profile to include info about your car, or mention at least the year when you post questions....
Go to the willcox website and find the sensor you need. They sell small 3/8" units for specific years and 1/2" originals. Go eyeball that.
While you're at it order the appropriate adjustable resistor for your year.
Golferdad
You can also move the big sender to the intake manifold hole and then use the adjustable resistor to dial in your gauge.
https://willcoxcorvette.com/catalogs...erature+sender
https://willcoxcorvette.com/catalogs...table+resistor
FYI: I am using the original big sensor in the intake manifold and dialed it in with the adjustable resistor. It's a fantastic contraption.
PS- you may want to update your profile to include info about your car, or mention at least the year when you post questions....
Le Mans Master
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From: Cool Northern Michigan
I wish you had said something earlier.
I caught that water port diameter difference before installing the head.
Took my aluminum head to a machine shop. Drilled & tapped for the GM sensor, $30 labor.
I caught that water port diameter difference before installing the head.
Took my aluminum head to a machine shop. Drilled & tapped for the GM sensor, $30 labor.
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Interesting, I also run Edlebrock heads. My factory temp sender fit perfectly. But my car is a 77. Perhaps they changed?
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