I don’t remember it being a problem, but I might have put the bung in the freezer overnight. Or put the head on the bbq until it was medium rare. Heat and cold is what I always used on the brand x drive on balancers.

miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

I'll skip the bbq. I'm also wondering if it's a good idea to tap the bung after it's been in the freezer; might it chip/shatter? 

I also plan to add a temp gauge, I will leave the old gauge in place. I am aware of the adapter in the radiator hose, I have not located one yet so any help would be appreciated.
Now, looking for an opinion. If I removed the fitting from the heater that goes into the intake manifold and replaced this  with a "T". I would mount the "T" in a vertical position. In the branch I would put a ferrule fitting for the heater hose. In the top of the "t" which is pointing up I would install the temp probe bulb. Then on  opposite end of the "T" a nipple that would screw into the manifold   All comments would be appreciated.
Thanks.

It shouldn't take more than 30 seconds to find the hose adapter on Amazon's website. Make sure that you know the correct size you need before ordering. 

"I also plan to add a temp gauge, I will leave the old gauge in place. I am aware of the adapter in the radiator hose, I have not located one yet so any help would be appreciated.

Now, looking for an opinion. If I removed the fitting from the heater that goes into the intake manifold and replaced this  with a "T". I would mount the "T" in a vertical position. In the branch I would put a ferrule fitting for the heater hose. In the top of the "t" which is pointing up I would install the temp probe bulb. Then on  opposite end of the "T" a nipple that would screw into the manifold   All comments would be appreciated."

You have a '57 FYB? Is the new gauge aftermarket (accessory)? You are wanting to use a tee for both heater outlet and accessory temp sensor? The sensor bulb has to be fully submerged in the coolant or it will not read correctly. What you want to do with a tee will have the bulb out of the coolant as there will be air bubbles in the cooling system even if fitted with a coolant recovery system.

You are wanting to add a 2nd sensor for a mechanical gauge?

You want the sensor directly behind the thermostat for a correct reading. The sensor in the cyl head does not give a true reading at the thermostat. The best thing to do if not concerned with correct appearance is to drill and tap a new hole for the sensor at and behind the thermostat (be sure new location does not interfere with thermostat operation, especially a wide-mouth). If the sensor is placed after the thermostat (say in top hose), it will not get a correct signal.

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Here is a photo of an ECZ-9425-A INTAKE having the coolant temp sensor hole drilled and tapped on the coolant crossover behind the thermostat. I think TED EATON either posted this or had a TECH ARTICLE on it -

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Not sure if I responded to you. This does seem like the best  solution. I will have the intake manifold off soon to replace the valley pan with a vent in the back for the PCV.
What do I need to send you to help me orient that TB aircleaner?

"What do I need to send you to help me orient that TB aircleaner?"

My reply is on the ACL thread.

EDIT -

Here's the info -

GO HERE - https://forums.aaca.org/topic/...

And see if it helps with the orientation. If not get back.

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the head is solid at that spot.you can drive it in 

Hello Members  Also thinking of this.  Not  hottest part of engine but would  the pass side head  rear bung port work?

No, the distributor is there.  Joe-JDC

JDC