<VV> Re: Thermisters (Now plug depth)

AKG hdflstf at earthlink.net
Mon Aug 15 20:32:29 EDT 2005


Why not fabricate a stepped washer and bolt it to thermister location like I
did.  You could even do this on both heads and run the wires through the
stock locations.

The Artful Dodger

> From: NicolCS at aol.com
> Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2005 13:01:15 EDT
> To: RoboMan91324 at aol.com, virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: <VV> Re: Thermisters (Now plug depth)
> 
> <snip> I have always wondered if there is  any issue with sparkplug thread
> depth when you use an under-the-plug  thermistor. Doc. <unsnip>
> 
> I've been reading and hearing about this carbon thing since the beginning  of
> time, but, you know I've never actually experienced it.  I wonder if  it's
> one of those myths that just develops a life of it's own.
> 
> As far as the VDO thermocouple (it's not a thermister) is concerned, it
> substitutes for the washer and is about the same thickness so I don't think
> it's  
> of any concern relative to plug depth. The hassle with the VDO thermocouple is
> in keeping it from rotating as you install the plug. (have to trap it with a
> skinny screwdriver) and getting the tiny leads up through the shroud (cut
> a groove next to the boot or cut a groove in the boot).  They work, but  they
> are a hassle.
> Craiggie
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