identifing part

[ralasa]

hi all first post. I have bought a 6.2 banks turbo motor and need to know what this is, it is on the back of the head connects to something, included pic , thanx pete

[Dvldog8793]

Howdy
Just be the picture I would say that is a temp sensor boss that has been broken or is missing the sensor lead.

[ralasa]

never thought about that , thx mate , i will pull it out and have a look , cheers

[john8662]

The bracket is factory, the plug inside is a 1/2" NPT to 1/4" NPT reducer, most likely was used by someone for a water temp sensor (wrong place though for that though).

[Robyn]

Yessssss, or something

Looks like this is on the LH rear ????

Depending on what vehicle it came from, it can be one of several things.

Early engines had a glow plug controller in that hole.

The same port on the other side is used for either a cold advance switch or a switch that keeps the glow plugs off when the engine is warm. (Stops plugs from coming on during warm starts.

The remains of whats left, as shown in the pix are ????

Just toss it and no worries, as it's not anything major.

Screw a pipe plug in the hole and your good.

Hope this helps

G'Day mate

Robyn

[ralasa]

Thx for the replies might make a new plate and block it off, im putting this engine in a jeep grand wagoneer, so more than likely i will be back on here asking more advice , cheers Pete Canberra AUSTRALIA

[Robyn]

Good luck with the project :)


Missy