Me too.
As for the original temp sensor, it most likely is a temperature dependant resistor. In other words, the resistance measured to ground changes as the engine temp increases.
Can't tell you if the original style will work with your aftermarket gauge cluster or not. But I'll bet the...
Don't you just love a computer controlled anything? (Not)
So, just by chance, could the computer be seeing a "colder engine" than before since you removed the heat riser and the EGR? Maybe that temp sensor is bad or there is another one somewhere that causes an extra cold reading to the...
I'd be looking at what you DID to the truck. It ran fine before, it runs poorly after. That points directly at what you did to it.
From your post, I'd suspect that timing chain work and would start there.
My main hand tool set is Craftsman. My girlfriend bought me a good size mechanics tool set including the steel Craftsman tool box to hold them for my Christmas present back in 1973. Guess that's why I decided to marry her the following year!
Of course I've added many tools to the set since...
Regardless of whether the alternator is causing your battery drain or not, this statement of yours would lead me to suspect either the ignition switch itself or wiring connections somewhere (likely at the bulkhead connectors). This is because your battery still had enough capacity to crank it...
I'll add my 60 years of experience and agree with Mr. Mopower.
You are WRONG Kern Dog, an alternator can easily be the problem you are describing. Shorted diode usually, and there are 6 of them to increase the odds. An alternator generates 3 phase AC power, the diodes rectify that AC into DC...
That's a beauty you've got there. I learned to drive in Dad's '49 when I was about 8 yrs old. Just on the farm not out on the road of course. Great old trucks.
I had to do the front brakes on mine too when I first got it. Haven't opened up the rears, but they probably need some work too...
I'd have to ask, why do you want to do this? Does the '48 have severe issues but a good body? Of course its your truck and your choice but I really like the B series pickups and drive mine often. I'd hate to see an otherwise good old truck modified like that if it wasn't absolutely necessary...
The OP made this post a YEAR ago and hasn't been back on the forum since then. I wouldn't get my hopes up about getting a reply to your questions. Typical hit and run type post that is all too common on this forum.
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