re: wheel speed sensor grunge!

[C1J1Miller@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/4/99 12:40:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, dan@magnitude-
electronics.com writes:

<< Should I take them out clean them and tap them in with a mallet?  Am I
 still too far away?  should I skip the caps and just adjust them until
 they work properly? >>

Frank Santoro replies:

<Dan- I have a 1990 V8, but this technique ( which I have mentioned before) is
<what my factory manual sez. "push the sensor in until it bottoms, and then
<retract a small amount. Spin wheel to make sure its not rubbing." This worked
<for me. I don't think the air gap is all that critical. The experts will as
<usual correct this.
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As I recall, there are two types of speed sensors, dependant on vintage and
perhaps model.  Earlier ones are pushed into place using sacrificial plastic
spacers, while later ones are bolted into place, with the mount setting proper
spacing.  I've heard that the sacrificial plastic spacers will not fit on the
bolt-in sensors (and since the plastic spacers are very cheap, if you don't
know, buy some and see if they fit; if not, return them).
chris