What is this? and thanks Djfreema

[area52]

First of all thanks to Devin ( Djfreema) for inspecting my truck for me today and sending me the pictures.

Second, in the picture below, what is the fitting that is above the dipstick, next to the intake boot? the one with the wire coming out of it?

thanks

Wade

 

[wallew]

OH,OH, I KNOW THIS ONE!


At least in my truck, it's the temperature sensor. The wire should go back into the cab. I do believe that there is only one wire and one connection of that wire.

I can't believe it! I got one finally. ER, I think I did...

jim

 

[ida34]

Sorry jim,
The fitting near the boot is the injection nozzle for the ether injection system. I can see that there is no cannister attached to the firewall so basically it does nothing for you right now. When you get a cannister for the system you can use it to cold start the truck when the temp is below 20F. The temp sensor for both the ether injection system and the temp gauge is more toward the front of the engine. The sensor for the cold start system has the second wire connecting to ground at the little blue connector.

Thanks for playing Jim. I see what you are talking about but by his description I think he is talking about the nozzle not the temp sensor.

 

[Djfreema]

I had alot of fun at Port Hueneme today. Got to see some good trucks hopefully coming up for auction soon. The GL rep wouldnt confirm or deny but said to keep checking the website. All the trucks had complete top bows and canvas as well as new dual front suspension seats and mufflers already installed. If I had to guess I would say they are going to Isreal judging by thier condition. I think I recruited a new member today, (Gavin), from San Louis Obisbo who just purchaed a duece and was inspecting it. I told him about the website and he seemed real interested. Anyway it was a pleasure dealing with Wade and I'm glad I could help a member out. Sorry I couldnt get a battery pack swapped out to get it started but GL parked a dead aerostar 1 foot away from the battery side of the truck. Wade, looks like you got a good truck and I saw no reason why it couldnt be driven back home with a jump start.

 

[red devils dude]

he's got the ether kit I can see the shot valve on the fire wall.
area52 I have the company that makes the kit's contact info if you
want a canister of starting fluid.

 

[area52]

he's got the ether kit I can see the shot valve on the fire wall.
area52 I have the company that makes the kit's contact info if you
want a canister of starting fluid.

So the ether canister hooks up to the shot valve and when its cold outside, the ether shoots through the shot valve over to the fitting right?

I would need a canister and an actuator switch if there is not one in the cab, right?

It does get below freezing here so this sounds like a good idea.

 

[red devils dude]

it's hooked up to the frame heater switch I'll get a pic, the
company is called Quick Start Products & Solutions there web site is
http://www.quickstart-ether.com
there Phone# is 815-562-5414 ask for Tammy Zander I think they only
have one model of cylinder so that should be easy I think thats it.

 

[area52]

Sweeet, thanks for the info

 

[wallew]

Darn, and I was SO CLOSE. Well, ok, not THAT close.

The temp sensor is up near the front. You can actually see it in the photo.

DARN.

 

[Armada]

area52, this past thread may help.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=3152&highlight=

 

[area52]

Thanks for the links