A Few Simplle Questions on 77

thito01 · 09-30-2007, 01:59 PM

On my 77, the parking brake leaver does not come up to the top by itself. Is there originally a return spring on the leaver?

The factory water temp gauge has been disconnected. When I ground the wire under the hood, the gauge works. But, the wire is too short to reach the front of the block where the after-market gauge is attached. Where was the original water temperature sender located? (Please note that the engine most likely is not the original engine.)

There is a fuseable link block under the hood on the right side. (Plastic, 6 sided block, with two screw posts.) Does anyone have a source for a replacement?

Edit: Yes, I misspelled "simple" in the title. But, I don't see a way to fix it.

mrjohnwayne · 09-30-2007, 04:36 PM

I cannot remember if there is a spring for the parking brake or not.

the factory temp sender for the gauge is/was located on the driver side head between the 1st and second spark plug.

don't know what fusible link you are talking about.

436'd skylark · 10-01-2007, 03:56 PM

The Temperature sensor should be in the left head between the first two plugs. The parking brake should be pulled back with the cable. either the adjustment is out or the cables are seized. As far as the fusible link, napa sells generic ones that can be wired in. Although it sounds like your describing a junction block.

97SierraStepSde · 10-03-2007, 08:28 PM

all foot controlled e-brakes have a return spring unless {edited by Dax} broke. haha this seems 2 be the case. not a big thing unless u use it often and are sick of manual return. Should be a replacement or a suitable substitute 4 it

chevyguy · 10-04-2007, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 97SierraStepSde

all foot controlled e-brakes have a return spring unless {edited by Dax} broke. haha this seems 2 be the case. not a big thing unless u use it often and are sick of manual return. Should be a replacement or a suitable substitute 4 it

Aew we really allowing foul mouthed stuff here now???
i thought that was in the rules there turbo.
Yes you should have a spring, The temp sensor was already answered.

pscheers · 10-06-2007, 10:15 AM

hey chevy guy , whats your probleum due , why do u have to go around startin **** allthe time ... i go t asuggestion to you man , try minding your own bussiness .. if thats possible , u might get along better ...

pscheers · 10-11-2007, 06:23 PM

i just want to say , that what i said was un called for , and i did write an appolgie..

chevyguy · 10-12-2007, 07:18 PM

He did , No harm man, Everyone has an off day. i dont take anything seriously

09-30-2007, 01:59 PM	#1
thito01 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3	A Few Simplle Questions on 77 On my 77, the parking brake leaver does not come up to the top by itself. Is there originally a return spring on the leaver? The factory water temp gauge has been disconnected. When I ground the wire under the hood, the gauge works. But, the wire is too short to reach the front of the block where the after-market gauge is attached. Where was the original water temperature sender located? (Please note that the engine most likely is not the original engine.) There is a fuseable link block under the hood on the right side. (Plastic, 6 sided block, with two screw posts.) Does anyone have a source for a replacement? Edit: Yes, I misspelled "simple" in the title. But, I don't see a way to fix it.

09-30-2007, 04:36 PM	#2
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,722	I cannot remember if there is a spring for the parking brake or not. the factory temp sender for the gauge is/was located on the driver side head between the 1st and second spark plug. don't know what fusible link you are talking about. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

10-01-2007, 03:56 PM	#3
436'd skylark Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Buffalo Ny Posts: 661	The Temperature sensor should be in the left head between the first two plugs. The parking brake should be pulled back with the cable. either the adjustment is out or the cables are seized. As far as the fusible link, napa sells generic ones that can be wired in. Although it sounds like your describing a junction block. __________________ Joe 89 K2500 Chevy, Wee-Oh-five 285K miles, completly rebuilt needs a motor, bad 1962 IHC Scout All Wheel Drive (Scout speak for locking axles) 152 ci, dana everything else

10-03-2007, 08:28 PM	#4
97SierraStepSde Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 106	all foot controlled e-brakes have a return spring unless {edited by Dax} broke. haha this seems 2 be the case. not a big thing unless u use it often and are sick of manual return. Should be a replacement or a suitable substitute 4 it __________________ Ride Til I Die Last edited by Dax; 10-04-2007 at 07:21 PM.

10-12-2007, 07:18 PM	#8
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,370	He did , No harm man, Everyone has an off day. i dont take anything seriously __________________ Friends dont let friends use body lifts USMC 92-96 USCG 98 to present

10-06-2007, 10:15 AM	#6
pscheers Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 97	hey chevy guy , whats your probleum due , why do u have to go around startin **** allthe time ... i go t asuggestion to you man , try minding your own bussiness .. if thats possible , u might get along better ...

10-11-2007, 06:23 PM	#7
pscheers Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 97	i just want to say , that what i said was un called for , and i did write an appolgie..

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