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Old Jan 1, 2022 | 03:35 PM
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I did a M/M efi to carb conversion a couple years back with no regrets.This winter I'm doing a cam, cam bearing,lifters,boring the cylinders with new pistons and rings and cleaning up the heads.I have a question about the engine temperature sensor in the front head no longer being used.I was thinking of removing it and just installing a bolt and washer and maybe red locktite.Any thoughts?
 
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Old Jan 1, 2022 | 06:37 PM
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Just remove the sensor and let it go. No need for a bolt. If you do want to put a bolt in there, DON"T use red locktite. Absolutely no need.

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Old Jan 1, 2022 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by carlgrover
Just remove the sensor and let it go. No need for a bolt. If you do want to put a bolt in there, DON"T use red locktite. Absolutely no need.

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Follow Carls advice, the sensor hole isn't open to and ports, been there done that.
 
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Ok thks.I didn't realize it was just an empty threaded hole that goes nowhere.
 
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