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Old 10-25-2010, 04:03 PM   #1
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temp switch

the temp switch that is in the head. i have the one off my 305 going onto my 400 and the hole is bigger on the 400 head so it wont fit the senser. is there a adapter or a bigger temp switch i use?



also. i need a plug the same size for the other head.


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Old 10-25-2010, 04:26 PM   #2
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Re: temp switch

Yes you can use an adapter, you must have an aftermarket gauge do you . I thought all temp sending units were the same size until you got into the newer stuff
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Old 10-25-2010, 05:02 PM   #3
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Re: temp switch

It's out of a 84 305 going into a 72 400 so the years are apart. And where could i get a adaptor? Summit?
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Old 10-25-2010, 08:42 PM   #4
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Re: temp switch

anyone else?
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Old 10-26-2010, 11:47 PM   #5
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Re: temp switch

The temp. sending units are both pipe thread one id 3/8's NPT and the 400 uses 1/2 NPT. You can go to any store that carries plumbing stuff and get an adapter to make it work. Here is what to look for
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Old 10-26-2010, 11:57 PM   #6
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Re: temp switch

yup thats what i got. it was like 2.50

use that white piping tape one the threads right?
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Old 10-27-2010, 12:06 AM   #7
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Re: temp switch

look for some high temp stuff to seal the threads
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Old 10-27-2010, 12:49 AM   #8
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Re: temp switch

Too late it's all already in. Along with other parts with white tape
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