Putting the net to the test: need access to waterjacket for an addit...

[heinz wittenbecher]

That's really putting your socks to work for you

I'm going to try and avoid the drill/tapping scheme. I was just hoping that
I missed looking in same dark corner. Perhaps I can find a frostplug to
modify.
I think I'm going to start with a thermocouple on the termostat housing bolt
from the previous setup. It may just work.

Thanks for all the suggestions

Heinz

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Subject: Re: GMC: Putting the net to the test: need access to waterjacket
for an addit...

>Heinz
>
>You know better than that! They may not hurt the engine but YOU
>will know they are there-------thats the part that hurts!
>
>I am sure that the vacuums and the sticky stuff will work. I will just
>give you another option. Once while still racing we had to drill into the
>water jacket for some reason. Everybody wanted to pack it in but I
>wanted to run. We drilled the hole for what ever. Everybody was persuaded
>I was going to ruin something. When we got all done I took off my
>sock and took off the water inlet hose off the radiator, then stuffed my
>sock into the radiator, folded the cuff back around the neck of the
>radiator, slipped the hose back on, and tightened the clamp. Started the
>engine and let it run for about 3 or 4 minutes. Took the clamp off
>removed the sock and there was some metal in the toe. I won the
>feature event. Thats good enough for me.
>
>Take Care
>Arch
>
>PS I am sure there are better filter mediums available now.
>
>In a message dated 2/16/99 4:47:27 PM Central Standard Time,

>
>> Hmmm... what catches aluminum ?
>> Would I be correct in guessing/assuming that a few aluminum scraps in
the
>> water wouldn't hurt?
>>
>> Heinz
>>
>
>

 

[heinz wittenbecher]

Excellent theory.
Exactly my plan re the thermocouple scheme, i.e. adjust the alarm. As you
say, I don't actually care what it reads as long as it responds to heat.

Hadn't thought of the modified radhose though. Good idea. I like it better
than my idea of modifying a frostplug.

Thanks

Heinz

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Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 1999 9:22 PM
Subject: Re: GMC: Putting the net to the test: need access to waterjacket
for an addit...

>Heinz
>
>I have no idea how your system works. I would think you could set
>the alarms for what ever you want them to be. It should be possible
>to set any configuration you want. Put the thermocouple anywhere
>you want then run the engine. Put some paper in front of the
>radiator and let her get hot. Once she gets to the point on your
>present gauge that you start to feel uncomfortable set the alarm. It
>should not matter where the sensor is it will be that hot when the
>lady gets hot. I would only add that a sensor location that is exposed
>to high air flow might be different. Heck put it in a radiator hose!
>Cut out a section of hose and replace it with a piece of SS tail
>pipe. Thread the sensor in there. Thats easy enough. PLEASE
>understand all of this has been theory not experience.
>
>Take Care
>Arch
>
>In a message dated 2/16/99 10:47:37 PM Central Standard Time,

>
>> I think I'm going to start with a thermocouple on the termostat housing
bolt
>> from the previous setup. It may just work.
>>
>
>

 

[john wright]

I have use 1 1/2" & 2" copper pipe that you can get at most hardware and
building supply and cut and put it in my upper radiator hose using
standard hose clamps along with a fitting soldered to thread the temp
sensor into. Sure is alot cheaper than the stainless and just as
durable.

J.R. Wright
GMC Greatlaker
77 Eleganza II
Michigan

>
> Excellent theory.
> Exactly my plan re the thermocouple scheme, i.e. adjust the alarm. As you
> say, I don't actually care what it reads as long as it responds to heat.
>
> Hadn't thought of the modified radhose though. Good idea. I like it better
> than my idea of modifying a frostplug.
>
> Thanks
>
> Heinz
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From:
> To:
> Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 1999 9:22 PM
> Subject: Re: GMC: Putting the net to the test: need access to waterjacket
> for an addit...
>
> >Heinz
> >
> >I have no idea how your system works. I would think you could set
> >the alarms for what ever you want them to be. It should be possible
> >to set any configuration you want. Put the thermocouple anywhere
> >you want then run the engine. Put some paper in front of the
> >radiator and let her get hot. Once she gets to the point on your
> >present gauge that you start to feel uncomfortable set the alarm. It
> >should not matter where the sensor is it will be that hot when the
> >lady gets hot. I would only add that a sensor location that is exposed
> >to high air flow might be different. Heck put it in a radiator hose!
> >Cut out a section of hose and replace it with a piece of SS tail
> >pipe. Thread the sensor in there. Thats easy enough. PLEASE
> >understand all of this has been theory not experience.
> >
> >Take Care
> >Arch
> >
> >In a message dated 2/16/99 10:47:37 PM Central Standard Time,

> >
> >> I think I'm going to start with a thermocouple on the termostat housing
> bolt
> >> from the previous setup. It may just work.
> >>
> >
> >

 

[heinz wittenbecher]

Thanks JR.
It's sure great to pick from the pool of ideas this net provides.

Heinz

>I have use 1 1/2" & 2" copper pipe that you can get at most hardware and
>building supply and cut and put it in my upper radiator hose using
>standard hose clamps along with a fitting soldered to thread the temp
>sensor into. Sure is alot cheaper than the stainless and just as
>durable.
>
>J.R. Wright
>GMC Greatlaker
>77 Eleganza II
>Michigan
>

>>
>> Excellent theory.
>> Exactly my plan re the thermocouple scheme, i.e. adjust the alarm. As you
>> say, I don't actually care what it reads as long as it responds to heat.
>>
>> Hadn't thought of the modified radhose though. Good idea. I like it
better
>> than my idea of modifying a frostplug.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Heinz
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From:
>> To:
>> Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 1999 9:22 PM
>> Subject: Re: GMC: Putting the net to the test: need access to waterjacket
>> for an addit...
>>
>> >Heinz
>> >
>> >I have no idea how your system works. I would think you could set
>> >the alarms for what ever you want them to be. It should be possible
>> >to set any configuration you want. Put the thermocouple anywhere
>> >you want then run the engine. Put some paper in front of the
>> >radiator and let her get hot. Once she gets to the point on your
>> >present gauge that you start to feel uncomfortable set the alarm. It
>> >should not matter where the sensor is it will be that hot when the
>> >lady gets hot. I would only add that a sensor location that is exposed
>> >to high air flow might be different. Heck put it in a radiator hose!
>> >Cut out a section of hose and replace it with a piece of SS tail
>> >pipe. Thread the sensor in there. Thats easy enough. PLEASE
>> >understand all of this has been theory not experience.
>> >
>> >Take Care
>> >Arch
>> >
>> >In a message dated 2/16/99 10:47:37 PM Central Standard Time,

>> >
>> >> I think I'm going to start with a thermocouple on the termostat
housing
>> bolt
>> >> from the previous setup. It may just work.
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>
>