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Topic: this maybe a stupid question
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BEAR12686
Journeyman Posts: 61
From: NEW YORK
Registered: Oct 2005
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posted 10-12-2006 01:31 PM
 
i converted from a inline 6 to 289 v8 my water temp gauge , the probe that goes into the intake manifold is about 2" long it bottoms out before i can screw in the fitting to hold it am i stupid or is there an adapter that i can screw in to give me about 1/2 more space like 3/8 female to 3/8 male it must be tapered inside so it doesnt leak thanks for you time im almost done sal
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Rory McNeil
Gearhead Posts: 1889
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 10-12-2006 01:45 PM
I assume you are refering to an aftermarket temp gauge, correct? If so, yes, you will need a special fitting that has pipe threads for the manifold end, and has a step inside the other end for the gauges end to fit into properly. This fittings should not be too hard to find, I would imagine that any good auto parts store with a decent Weatherhead assortment should have one, as should any speed shop that sells aftermarket gauges.------------------
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74 F350 ramp truck 390 4spd
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kinger44
Gearhead Posts: 376
From: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 10-16-2006 05:11 PM
My Grandma always told me: "there's no such thing as a stupid questions, only stupid answers".
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Scott H
Gearhead Posts: 1480
From: Chicago area
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 10-16-2006 06:00 PM
Or 'the only stupid question is the one that isn't asked'
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