New temperature sending unit

Discussion in 'Street/strip 400/430/455' started by danelectro7, Aug 17, 2003.

  1. danelectro7

    danelectro7 Well-Known Member

    I'm about to change the temperature sending unit on my '67 Riviera. I've never changed one and I have a couple of questions:

    - Do I need to use anything on the threads of the new sending unit before installing it?

    - How tight does the sending unit have to be?


    Thanks,
    Dan
     
    danelectro7, Aug 17, 2003
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  2. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Danny,
    I have used a little spray a gasket or high tack on the threads. Tighten it down just enough so it doesn't leak. I would stay away from tape, as it might interfere with the grounding of the sending unit.
     
    LARRY70GS, Aug 17, 2003
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  3. grant455gs

    grant455gs Well-Known Member

    Some Teflon pipe dope will work just fine. Will not need to be very tight at all.:bglasses:
     
    grant455gs, Aug 17, 2003
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  4. 462CID

    462CID Buick newbie since '89

    One thing you WILL need, though, is a temperature sending unit socket:TU: regular socket won't work.
     
    462CID, Aug 18, 2003
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  5. danelectro7

    danelectro7 Well-Known Member

    Thanks for the info everyone! A 15/16 wrench fits perfectly actually. I should be fine since the unit is easily accessible on the intake manifold.

    Dan
     
    danelectro7, Aug 18, 2003
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