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ruffrida2005 · 07-12-2009, 11:04 AM

JB weld would work, but it's getto. If not cleaned up right you could have it fall off and get stuck. How much is a new sending unit?

daverod · 07-12-2009, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

JB weld would work, but it's getto. If not cleaned up right you could have it fall off and get stuck. How much is a new sending unit?

Checked it out. It is getto, but I'm kinda getto. Trying to clean up my act

. It does'nt conduct electrons.

New unit is $50 plus shipping. $50 saved.

joe231 · 07-12-2009, 11:22 AM

I think that is pretty common.
you could probably braze it with a propane torch.

jgh64pkup · 07-12-2009, 12:16 PM

the dropmember looks good

daverod · 07-12-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

the dropmember looks good

Thanks It was easy to do.

daverod · 07-12-2009, 04:47 PM

My green temp light comes on when I start up then it goes out after a couple minutes. Is this normal? I'm thinking that maybe it's overheating and the red bulb is burnt out. It doesn't seem hot. Went to swap bulbs did'nt even have a red bulb wrecked the green one getting it out. Guess I'm off to get some bulbs.

protrash64 · 07-13-2009, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by daverod

My green temp light comes on when I start up then it goes out after a couple minutes. Is this normal? I'm thinking that maybe it's overheating and the red bulb is burnt out. It doesn't seem hot. Went to swap bulbs did'nt even have a red bulb wrecked the green one getting it out. Guess I'm off to get some bulbs.

Thats the COLD lite!!! The original sender had 2 readings. Cold when you start and then operating temp. If it overheats it turns red.

daverod · 07-12-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

I think that is pretty common.
you could probably braze it with a propane torch.

I did'nt understand what brazen was all about. I have soldered copper pipes before. Cleaned it up and soldered it back together. Works good now still have to mess with bending the rod to get it read right. Thanks Joe.

I think it's within a 1/4 or so.

Time to go burn some gas.

daverod · 07-12-2009, 12:56 PM

I'm going to change this out and put in the 66 dash. I think I can even get a tech for it. Somthing to do when I get bored, I'm kinda bored now.

joe231 · 07-12-2009, 03:19 PM

cool man, brazing and soldering are pretty much the same idea, typically when you solder you use an iron and solder, brazing you use a torch and some type of filler rod.

ruffrida2005 · 07-13-2009, 10:08 PM

sounds like you have a bad ground on the lights.

daverod · 07-13-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

sounds like you have a bad ground on the lights.

Well, the green light works? Except when the red bulb is pluged in. If I take the red bulb out the green works.

Turned out the Temp. sending unit? going into the radiator hose is messed up. When I move the wires going into things change ( one light, no lights, both lights). Can't seem to find one in LMC.

daverod · 07-14-2009, 09:19 AM

Anybody know what the thing with the wires going into it is called and where I can get a new one?

It goes to the temp. warning lights on a 64.

**Captainfab** · 07-15-2009, 12:36 AM

Ordinarily a temperature sending unit has only one wire. Looks like that one has 2 or 3 wires? I don't know what else it would be being it is in the coolant.

daverod · 07-15-2009, 08:52 AM

It has 2 wires and it looks like it goes in the coolant. When I wiggle it it makes my temp warning lights (green/red) blink on and off. I think it's bad and I need a new one.

ruffrida2005 · 07-15-2009, 12:11 PM

My water bill was 120 last month and mine still isn't that green. I guess my yard is bigger!

Strodder · 07-15-2009, 02:35 PM

I have 1 acre of land. There's no way I'm putting grass on it. I even sold my almost new lawn mower from when we lived in Vegas 4 years ago. I don't know what our water bill is, but I know it's ridiculously low.

daverod · 07-15-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Strodder

I have 1 acre of land. There's no way I'm putting grass on it. I even sold my almost new lawn mower from when we lived in Vegas 4 years ago. I don't know what our water bill is, but I know it's ridiculously low.

I would'nt want your AC bill though.

I thought it was legal to grow grass in Cal. Even heard there was $$$ in it.

Maybe that was further north?

daverod · 07-15-2009, 06:38 PM

I need to know where I can get a new cap for the end of my manual steering gear. I have an old gear box but I don't know how to get the cap off. The one on my truck is missing. I don't want to swap out the whole gear box if I can just get the cap off and put it on the one thats already on my truck.

It kinda just looks like a freeze plug?

Strodder · 07-15-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by daverod

I would'nt want your AC bill though.

I thought it was legal to grow grass in Cal. Even heard there was $$$ in it.

Maybe that was further north?

The electric bill isn't that bad either, and we also have a above ground pool. It cools off here in the evening. In Vegas that's another story. The electric bill there was $400.00 a month. It never cooled off.

Strodder · 07-15-2009, 09:45 PM

BTW I agree with the freeze plug. Here's a little tip. Put the freeze plug in with the cup facing out, and tap the center with a hammer. I said TAP, not HIT, like a small dent. That spreads the plug to seal it better.

daverod · 07-17-2009, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Strodder

The electric bill isn't that bad either, and we also have a above ground pool. It cools off here in the evening. In Vegas that's another story. The electric bill there was $400.00 a month. It never cooled off.

Going to hit 100 here today.

Got to get all my work done by 10 so it can chill in my garage and work on my truck. Did I tell you my garage has AC.

Not.

daverod · 07-15-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

My water bill was 120 last month and mine still isn't that green. I guess my yard is bigger!

It's hotter there too. It just started to get in the low 90's here.

joe231 · 07-15-2009, 06:48 PM

just measure the hole and get a freeze plug that will hammer in....that is what I would do anyway

jgh64pkup · 07-15-2009, 06:52 PM

thats what i was thinking

07-12-2009, 11:04 AM	#1
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: Daverods project 66 JB weld would work, but it's getto. If not cleaned up right you could have it fall off and get stuck. How much is a new sending unit? __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

07-12-2009, 11:22 AM	#3
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Daverods project 66 I think that is pretty common. you could probably braze it with a propane torch. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-12-2009, 12:16 PM	#4
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: Daverods project 66 the dropmember looks good __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside Last edited by jgh64pkup; 07-12-2009 at 01:38 PM.

07-12-2009, 04:47 PM	#6
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Daverods project 66 My green temp light comes on when I start up then it goes out after a couple minutes. Is this normal? I'm thinking that maybe it's overheating and the red bulb is burnt out. It doesn't seem hot. Went to swap bulbs did'nt even have a red bulb wrecked the green one getting it out. Guess I'm off to get some bulbs. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it" Last edited by daverod; 07-12-2009 at 05:05 PM.

07-12-2009, 12:56 PM	#9
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Daverods project 66 I'm going to change this out and put in the 66 dash. I think I can even get a tech for it. Somthing to do when I get bored, I'm kinda bored now. Attached Images __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

07-12-2009, 03:19 PM	#10
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Daverods project 66 cool man, brazing and soldering are pretty much the same idea, typically when you solder you use an iron and solder, brazing you use a torch and some type of filler rod. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-13-2009, 10:08 PM	#11
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: Daverods project 66 sounds like you have a bad ground on the lights. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

07-14-2009, 09:19 AM	#13
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Daverods project 66 Anybody know what the thing with the wires going into it is called and where I can get a new one? It goes to the temp. warning lights on a 64. Attached Images __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

07-15-2009, 12:36 AM	#14
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Daverods project 66 Ordinarily a temperature sending unit has only one wire. Looks like that one has 2 or 3 wires? I don't know what else it would be being it is in the coolant. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

07-15-2009, 08:52 AM	#15
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Daverods project 66 It has 2 wires and it looks like it goes in the coolant. When I wiggle it it makes my temp warning lights (green/red) blink on and off. I think it's bad and I need a new one. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it" Last edited by daverod; 07-15-2009 at 08:52 AM.

07-15-2009, 12:11 PM	#16
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: Daverods project 66 My water bill was 120 last month and mine still isn't that green. I guess my yard is bigger! __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

07-15-2009, 02:35 PM	#17
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: Daverods project 66 I have 1 acre of land. There's no way I'm putting grass on it. I even sold my almost new lawn mower from when we lived in Vegas 4 years ago. I don't know what our water bill is, but I know it's ridiculously low. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

07-15-2009, 06:38 PM	#19
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Daverods project 66 I need to know where I can get a new cap for the end of my manual steering gear. I have an old gear box but I don't know how to get the cap off. The one on my truck is missing. I don't want to swap out the whole gear box if I can just get the cap off and put it on the one thats already on my truck. It kinda just looks like a freeze plug? Attached Images __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it" Last edited by daverod; 07-15-2009 at 06:39 PM.

07-15-2009, 09:45 PM	#21
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: Daverods project 66 BTW I agree with the freeze plug. Here's a little tip. Put the freeze plug in with the cup facing out, and tap the center with a hammer. I said TAP, not HIT, like a small dent. That spreads the plug to seal it better. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

07-15-2009, 06:48 PM	#24
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Daverods project 66 just measure the hole and get a freeze plug that will hammer in....that is what I would do anyway __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*



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07-15-2009, 06:52 PM	#25
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: Daverods project 66 thats what i was thinking __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

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