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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 02-09-2021, 10:42 PM

71 C10 BBC

Got off the phone with one of our finer part guys, I'm ordering wire harnesses, and correct me if I'm wrong, but I think we came to a consensus the temperature sensor on a 71-72 BBC truck (perhaps all BBC 68-72 trucks?) is supposed to be on the LH head.

See in my case, where nothing is ever easy

my temp. sensor is on the RH head. These heads came off a 68 Camaro SS. Any suggestions how to remove this plug? I haven't even tried, though I think I know what to expect

Assuming it's the same as an axle plug then I have the correct Allen fitting, for what worth. Here's what I'm not going to do

Not torching it

I stop at heat gun & not much of it

Not using my favorite penetrating oil acetone/tans. fluid, that can leave a mark. So WD-40, don't think it will work anyway

Bummer if I have to add wire to a new harness, I don't want a butt-connect near this truck. Maybe they'll custom that wire too

Speak of one of our better part sources, keep a guy in your prayers, he's had a time of it this last year or so, involving those around him & losses. Some of you know who I mean.

02-09-2021, 10:42 PM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,182	How you figure to remove this here plug? 71 C10 BBC Got off the phone with one of our finer part guys, I'm ordering wire harnesses, and correct me if I'm wrong, but I think we came to a consensus the temperature sensor on a 71-72 BBC truck (perhaps all BBC 68-72 trucks?) is supposed to be on the LH head. See in my case, where nothing is ever easy my temp. sensor is on the RH head. These heads came off a 68 Camaro SS. Any suggestions how to remove this plug? I haven't even tried, though I think I know what to expect Assuming it's the same as an axle plug then I have the correct Allen fitting, for what worth. Here's what I'm not going to do Not torching it I stop at heat gun & not much of it Not using my favorite penetrating oil acetone/tans. fluid, that can leave a mark. So WD-40, don't think it will work anyway Bummer if I have to add wire to a new harness, I don't want a butt-connect near this truck. Maybe they'll custom that wire too Speak of one of our better part sources, keep a guy in your prayers, he's had a time of it this last year or so, involving those around him & losses. Some of you know who I mean. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring the truck from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details, OEM identifications & part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images of assm., illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 02-09-2021 at 10:51 PM.



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