Is this too low for the steam port connection? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Steve Cole · 06-10-2020, 02:41 PM

I already had the threaded bung in my radiator so I thought I would run my steam line to it. Now I am thinking it may be too low on the radiator to be effective.

So, is this okay or not? Thanks.

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LS short box · 06-10-2020, 04:30 PM

I think you will be fine. Some tap the water pump for the steam line and that's lower than your setup.

**mongocanfly** · 06-10-2020, 04:53 PM

Correct ...I have mine in the waterpump and it's at least as low as yours...if not lower

**AussieinNC** · 06-10-2020, 05:04 PM

That will be fine...that port is usually where the temp sensor for the fans is installed...

Where is your fan temp switch located?

Steve Cole · 06-12-2020, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AussieinNC

That will be fine...that port is usually where the temp sensor for the fans is installed...

Where is your fan temp switch located?

There is a probe that goes between the radiator fins that senses the temperature. Check it out:

https://www.jegs.com/i/Derale/259/66826/10002/-1

**AussieinNC** · 06-13-2020, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Cole

There is a probe that goes between the radiator fins that senses the temperature. Check it out:

https://www.jegs.com/i/Derale/259/66826/10002/-1

Way to go...just like the old days of aftermarket AC kits....so long as their system recognizes the input from the sensor correctly you should be good....

Follow the install location recommendations.

06-10-2020, 02:41 PM	#1
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,623	Is this too low for the steam port connection? I already had the threaded bung in my radiator so I thought I would run my steam line to it. Now I am thinking it may be too low on the radiator to be effective. So, is this okay or not? Thanks.

06-10-2020, 04:30 PM	#2
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 1,930	Re: Is this too low for the steam port connection? I think you will be fine. Some tap the water pump for the steam line and that's lower than your setup.

06-10-2020, 04:53 PM	#3
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,593	Re: Is this too low for the steam port connection? Correct ...I have mine in the waterpump and it's at least as low as yours...if not lower __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

06-10-2020, 05:04 PM	#4
AussieinNC Moderator Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 2,160	Re: Is this too low for the steam port connection? That will be fine...that port is usually where the temp sensor for the fans is installed... Where is your fan temp switch located? __________________ Family and country before all others... 2006 Chevy Silverado (Daily Driver) 2012 Chevy Equinox



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