<VV> Re: Thermisters (Now plug depth)

AKG hdflstf at earthlink.net
Mon Aug 15 20:34:38 EDT 2005


If you can fabricate some parts to hold the gauge it will install and look
factory as my VDO Corsa dash does.  I also have a switch so I can check left
and right side on-the-fly.

The Artful Dodger

> From: RoboMan91324 at aol.com
> Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2005 13:25:25 EDT
> To: NicolCS at aol.com, virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: <VV> Re: Thermisters (Now plug depth)
> 
> Hello Craggie,
> 
> Thanks for the quick response.  The either / or use of the washer or
> thermocouple makes sense.  Now my concern is how robust is the setup.  If you
> (or 
> someone who doesn't know to be gentle) cranks on the sparkplug while
> tightening 
> it, can damage be done to the thermocouple.  Also, what if the "tiny leads"
> get 
> damaged?  How expensive is a replacement?
> 
> I would also like to know if the gauge can be adapted to be installed in the
> standard spot on the dash pod or must it be mounted elsewhere?  Lastly, can I
> assume that two thermocouples can come into the gauge through the use of a
> switch.  This would allow the user to monitor the temp in either head.  I seem
> to 
> recall someone talking about a system that would switch itself between two
> inputs.  Is this part of the system we are discussing, part of a different
> system or a faulty memory on my part?
> 
> Do you have a link to the manufacturer's website?
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> In a message dated 8/15/2005 10:01:15 AM Pacific Daylight Time, NicolCS
> writes:
> 
>> <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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