Probably dumb questions but can I get some help? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

semperfidoordie · 06-25-2007, 04:24 PM

prg machine · 06-25-2007, 04:34 PM

water temp sender at the thermostat housing, kinda wierd place for one? I'm not sure. Usualy in the head or manifold.
n As far as the one at firewall,???? I can't tell.

whatnow123 · 06-25-2007, 05:04 PM

I agree with the first assesment about the temp sender. The second, you asked what that does. Currently nothing... but if it was hooked up, I'm fairly positive that is for the oil pressure gauge.

**jaros44sr** · 06-25-2007, 05:06 PM

Firewall pic- looks like part of your oil pressure line to the gauge, but you may be missing the line to the back of the block. Are you reading any oil pressure?

Must have been typing at the same time

Imacarguytoo · 06-25-2007, 05:07 PM

X2....Wheres the bolt at for the altnernator bracket?

semperfidoordie · 06-25-2007, 05:16 PM

awesome..thanks guys...how do i go about replacing the oil pressure line...cause i don't get any readings on the water temp or oil pressure

**jaros44sr** · 06-25-2007, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semperfidoordie

awesome..thanks guys...how do i go about replacing the oil pressure line...cause i don't get any readings on the water temp or oil pressure

Check the classified, billsbowtie might have, or various other guys. Saw one not to long ago... J.

That's the great thing about this board, no one seems to mind any questions. You may have a faulty temp. transmitter, there are three other locations you can mount that thingy, if you don't like where its at.... J.

LONGHAIR · 06-25-2007, 07:40 PM

I would guess that the thermostat housing is off of a later model vehicle. That sending unit is more likely to be a computer sensor that tells it when the engine has "warmed up" because the thermostat has opened. There would probably have been another in the "normal" place in the head, that would have been connected to the gauge/idiot light.

eedgell · 06-25-2007, 08:34 PM

The oil line would have to be going to a mechanical gauge inside the cab, not an electronic one, right? Oh and I agree on the bracket bolt.... get one in there.

High Speed low Drag · 06-25-2007, 09:36 PM

Oil line kit available at most good speed shops. (NOT AUTO-ZONE,NAPA, ETC....)

Or summit/jegs.

prg machine · 06-26-2007, 08:41 AM

Does that mean that Summit or Jegs has em???

kyull67 · 06-26-2007, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LONGHAIR

I would guess that the thermostat housing is off of a later model vehicle. That sending unit is more likely to be a computer sensor that tells it when the engine has "warmed up" because the thermostat has opened. There would probably have been another in the "normal" place in the head, that would have been connected to the gauge/idiot light.

I agree. That housing looks Identical to the one on my '81 GMC. I dont think there could be much use for it on your truck.

semperfidoordie · 06-26-2007, 08:58 AM

so what should i do...get a oil line kit and a new thermostat housing?

OLDIRON69 · 06-26-2007, 10:24 AM

You can leave that housing, If you don't mind installing an aftermarket gauge pod with water temp,oil pressure and volt meter, all the necessary fittings will be in the kit. I bought one from the local parts store. My temp sending unit is in the driverside head, up towards the front. Use teflon tape on it when you put it in, same for the oil pressure sender.

semperfidoordie · 06-26-2007, 11:26 AM

thanks...i'm going to have to try that...just one of those aftermarket ones that mounts to the underside of the dash right? or should i buy the individual guages and mount them in the gauge cluster?

Frizzle Fry · 06-26-2007, 11:39 AM

I got a new oil line for the gauge at NAPA. Had to use an adapter fitting at the block though.

06-25-2007, 04:24 PM	#1
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Probably dumb questions but can I get some help? __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

06-25-2007, 04:34 PM	#2
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: Probably dumb questions but can I get some help? water temp sender at the thermostat housing, kinda wierd place for one? I'm not sure. Usualy in the head or manifold. n As far as the one at firewall,???? I can't tell.

06-25-2007, 05:04 PM	#3
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: Probably dumb questions but can I get some help? I agree with the first assesment about the temp sender. The second, you asked what that does. Currently nothing... but if it was hooked up, I'm fairly positive that is for the oil pressure gauge. __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094 Last edited by whatnow123; 06-25-2007 at 05:05 PM.

06-25-2007, 05:06 PM	#4
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,766	Re: Probably dumb questions but can I get some help? Firewall pic- looks like part of your oil pressure line to the gauge, but you may be missing the line to the back of the block. Are you reading any oil pressure? Must have been typing at the same time __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 06-25-2007 at 05:08 PM.

06-25-2007, 05:07 PM	#5
Imacarguytoo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 306	Re: Probably dumb questions but can I get some help? X2....Wheres the bolt at for the altnernator bracket? __________________ '67 C20 Lwb 350 4-Speed '01 Chrysler Concorde LXI (wifes ride) '91 Gmc Suburban 3/4 2wd 454 Tbi '51 Jeep Cj3a "Willys" 350 V8

06-25-2007, 05:16 PM	#6
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Probably dumb questions but can I get some help? awesome..thanks guys...how do i go about replacing the oil pressure line...cause i don't get any readings on the water temp or oil pressure __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

06-25-2007, 07:40 PM	#8
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Re: Probably dumb questions but can I get some help? I would guess that the thermostat housing is off of a later model vehicle. That sending unit is more likely to be a computer sensor that tells it when the engine has "warmed up" because the thermostat has opened. There would probably have been another in the "normal" place in the head, that would have been connected to the gauge/idiot light.

06-25-2007, 08:34 PM	#9
eedgell It's the air up here Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 710	Re: Probably dumb questions but can I get some help? The oil line would have to be going to a mechanical gauge inside the cab, not an electronic one, right? Oh and I agree on the bracket bolt.... get one in there. __________________ 1971 cheyenne k10 4 speed np 205 454 BB factory a/c Never drink down stream of the herd! Eric

06-25-2007, 09:36 PM	#10
High Speed low Drag Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mechanicsville, Virginia Posts: 53	Re: Probably dumb questions but can I get some help? Oil line kit available at most good speed shops. (NOT AUTO-ZONE,NAPA, ETC....) Or summit/jegs.

06-26-2007, 08:41 AM	#11
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: Probably dumb questions but can I get some help? Does that mean that Summit or Jegs has em???

06-26-2007, 08:58 AM	#13
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Probably dumb questions but can I get some help? so what should i do...get a oil line kit and a new thermostat housing? __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

06-26-2007, 10:24 AM	#14
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: Probably dumb questions but can I get some help? You can leave that housing, If you don't mind installing an aftermarket gauge pod with water temp,oil pressure and volt meter, all the necessary fittings will be in the kit. I bought one from the local parts store. My temp sending unit is in the driverside head, up towards the front. Use teflon tape on it when you put it in, same for the oil pressure sender. __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

06-26-2007, 11:26 AM	#15
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Probably dumb questions but can I get some help? thanks...i'm going to have to try that...just one of those aftermarket ones that mounts to the underside of the dash right? or should i buy the individual guages and mount them in the gauge cluster? __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

06-26-2007, 11:39 AM	#16
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Probably dumb questions but can I get some help? I got a new oil line for the gauge at NAPA. Had to use an adapter fitting at the block though.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.