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Temp sending unit

Posted: 7/2/17 9:55am Message 1 of 2
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TOPTON, PA - USA
Joined: 5/5/2002
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Vette(s): 71 454 convertible, mulsanne blue,a/c, matching numbers, 48K miles
quick question, I have to change the Temp sending unit on my 71, Do I have to drain some antifreeze first or can it be done without draining. Not sure how much will leak out.

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Tom
71 454/365 Mulsanne Blue Convertible


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Re: Temp sending unit

Posted: 7/2/17 1:37pm Message 2 of 2
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Equinunk, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.
Well, if it was me. WIth a "COLD" engine , I'd have the wire off, the old one loose enough to spin out with my fingers, the new one in the other hand, a drain pan under the engine, and do a QUICK swap. Leave the radiator cap ON, so it doesn't get any air. You'll loose a small amount of fluid, but not enough to warrant draining the system just to do a quick swap. If you have headers it might be a headache and wet sleeves. Rams horn exhaust manifolds should not be a problem.


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