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    83 Burb converted to 396 Big Block

    So currently all temps have maintained when checked with a no-contact thermometer. I went and did some quick tests and confirmed that the gauge is working correctly I just believe its getting the wrong resistance. I have ordered up a set of variable resistors so I can wire one inline to adjust...
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    83 Burb converted to 396 Big Block

    I've been thinking about this. I picked up another sending unit for the 396 today and tried it. It appears to be doing the same high readings. I did move it closer to the thermostat to try and get a more accurate reading from that location. I'm going to look and see if I can find physical specs...
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    83 Burb converted to 396 Big Block

    I picked up a mechanical thermometer to use as well. I think once I get the gauge at least in the ball park I will do just like your suggesting with trueing the reading. I would hate to lose this engine in the mountains where it gets used the most because I'm getting an inaccurate reading. Sent...
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    83 Burb converted to 396 Big Block

    Looking to go with A Muncie. Got a local hot rod guy who has the tranny, pedals, etc and is willing to do the swap out. Just working out the dickering over price/trade. Sent from my SM-T900 using Tapatalk
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    83 Burb converted to 396 Big Block

    Haha! Well played sir. Haven't heard a Paris joke since Kate Upton did the Cat Daddy. [emoji1] I like this engine. It runs great for a bit before it shakes down a new bug. The guy who had the swap done did a clean job but then only drove it once a year for about 30 minutes as a maintenance...
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    83 Burb converted to 396 Big Block

    The 396 out of a 68 Chevelle. So, I went a cleaned up the temperature sending unit wire. No change on the gauge. I guess next I need to pull it to test the wire and gauge. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk
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    83 Burb converted to 396 Big Block

    BWAHAHAHA! You're a troll.[emoji1] But #TrollChallengeAccepted And as such I will provide my proof in a long boring Periscope live stream of me talking to my buddy's trying to diagnosis what eventually ended up being a intake manifold leak. #NeverClaimedToBeGoodWithAWrench...
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    83 Burb converted to 396 Big Block

    Duly noted! [emoji2] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk
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    83 Burb converted to 396 Big Block

    I'll see if I can get into that wire before I lose light tomorrow. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk
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    83 Burb converted to 396 Big Block

    Yes. I'm thinking about relocating it onto the intake manifold near the thermostat. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk
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    83 Burb converted to 396 Big Block

    Partial success! Using the laser thermometer I warmed the engine up. On the heads I was getting around 178. On the temperature sending unit I was getting around 210 on average. I did have a spike of 236 but I might have wavered to the exhaust manifold. On the thermostat I had a high of 186...
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    83 Burb converted to 396 Big Block

    Gotcha! I do have the ball style sending unit. I'm going to go and make sure my sending unit wire is not damaged and that the connector is making solid contact as well. I made sure to install the new unit with no tape so as to ensure a good ground. I checked it for leaks and it was okay. I will...
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    83 Burb converted to 396 Big Block

    Dang! I hadn't even considered the water pump. I'll have a non contact thermometer by tonight. I've just replaced the sending unit which caused the smoother idol but drastic gauge reading change. You think it my be a bad unit straight out of the box? Is there a particular sending unit style to...
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    83 Burb converted to 396 Big Block

    Hey Guys, Forum lurker here. I got a 83 Burb that used to have the diesel in it. The guy I bought it from dropped a 396 Big Block out of a 68 Chevelle into about 5 years ago. I've had the rig for about 7 months and keep running into little mechancal gremlins on the engine conversion. The worst...

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