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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 12:03 PM
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While working on my starter in my 73 350, I noticed a sending unit above it in the engine. It reminded me of a late model oil sending unit. It has two posts and no wires to it or near it. I could not find any trace of it in my manuals. I have the factory mechanical oil gauge, still works.

Is it supposed to be there or could it be a old test item from a previous repair? Thanks.

Jon :confused:
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 12:10 PM
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Sounds like someone screwed a nock sensor in there to plug up a hole. I could be wrong but I dont think anything belongs there.
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 01:02 PM
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I have it on the 74 but of course I have wires going to it. Actually only one but it is jumpered to both posts.
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 01:04 PM
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It's an old pic but the only on I have showing it
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 01:15 PM
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What you probably found is the tem sender unit for the TCS [transmission spark control] system. First type of semi smog control along with the AIR system. Thad
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