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Subject:Re: cylinder head sensor location
From:Stan Wilder
Date:Wed, 13 Feb 2002 20:57:11 -0600

The thermo couple is 14" from the connection point and has the push on
connection at this point.
I was referring to soldering end lugs, wire extensions etc.

Stan

On Wed, 13 Feb 2002 19:09:45 -0700 Gary Lee <gary2a@TELUSPLANET.NET>
writes:
> stan wilder wrote:
> It is recommended
> that you not lengthen the wires that come in the kit. If you
> lengthen
> them ....... make solder connections.
>
> ------------- reply ----------
>
> I wouldn't solder them.  If your sender is a thermocouple (K type)
> the
> soldered joint will create another junction and that will affect
> accuracy.
> You should use thermocouple connectors made of the appropriate
> metals.
>
> btw, Canadian Tire in Canada has K thermocouples for $7.00 each.
> I've used
> these for all sorts of things including CHT, EGT, intercooler
> inlet/outlet
> etc.
> You don't need to buy the expensive Isspro or Autometer probes and
> senders,
> they all do the same thing.
>
> Gary Lee
> http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/vanagonrack.htm
>
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