>In a message dated 98-03-17 23:08:46 EST, tbotts@vii.com writes:
>
><< Can't tell if the sensor was maybe "glued in" somehow. Am afraid to try
> too much pressure on the sensor or the delicate wire. Any great (or
> moderately great) ideas? >>
>
>In my experience, it's probably corroded in rather than glued. I've had
>a bit of luck in the past by GENTLY tapping on the sides of the sensor
>inside the housing after soaking it in penetrating oil for several days.
>Did I mention that I tapped on it GENTLY?
>
>G'luck
>Don "no warranties, no responsibility accepted, YMMV" Marshall
>'57 TR3 '63 TR3B '63 TR4
It might be stuck from salts in the cooling fluid. You need to try
something that will dissolve calcium and magnesium salts.
I would use vinegar or for something stronger, use The Works(tm)
it is used to dissolve bathtub scale. Do not use for very long on aluminum.
Mark Bunce
1970 Mk III Spitfire
1976 Spitfire 1500
St. Louis,MI 48880
517-681-3803
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