I do think the idea has some merit, but after doing some brief research, one might find the cost of the epoxy to be rather steep. At least the epoxy that is listed with high thermal conductivity. Most of it appears to be aimed at the high tech electronics fields for heat sinks and such.

But, you might check out some of the more common epoxies and see what their conductive properties are, might still flip the bill.

Murph'

Hey Bob, Sorry to say, it sounds like you just might be one of those old guys!

However, I'm thankful to you and all on this forum who are more than willing to share some insight.

I've been lucky, as my best teacher and advisor through life has been my dad. An Army Engineer in the Special Forces, he's a man to look up to.

Just keep spreading the wealth of knowledge, it seems as though we all enjoy doing so! Otherwise, why are we here?

Murph'

Hey Rcavictim,

Did you ever do a flash test on Hydraulic oil?

I just might have access to a never ending supply of it.

Knowledge it the flux between generations gentlemen.

From the sounds of things, I might be a youngin' among some of you, at 45, I know a fair amount, but I want to learn so much more. I'm willing to listen, willing to learn.

Now, I have run into a number of guys younger than me that have no respect for their elders this is true, but I believe it's our responsibility to look out for those that have potential. I've snapped up a few guys that I've worked with over the years and found that once confronted and I called their bluff, their usually came around to reason and were willing to listen. After that, they actually had some respect for me and my experience. Yeah that snot nosed green horn can be a pain in the ass, but that's our future. Like it or not.

Your right Doug, our education system is slacking, BIG TIME! But it is a new era, and, honestly, human nature doesn't change. So what choice do we have, do we just loose patience and stop trying? I think not.


Murph'

So, fine emery paper, clean all connections thoroughly, solder will run to the heat, so apply heat from the fitting, not to the solder. The old shit worked better, as usual! Oh, and the brits pronounce solder like they sold a der!

Excuse me Gentlemen, but. . . .

I do believe this topic needs to be moved to  the "Other Fuels" category.

And a big THANKS from me as well. This site is pack to the gills with info, it would be a real shame to see it go down for good.

If ever you need some assistance, I know my way around SMF, webhosting and databases.

Regards,
Murph'

For an underground install, I wouldn't risk it, go without splices. Water is persistent and it WILL find it's way in.

But if you're strapped fer cash. . . .

Murph'

Hey NoSpark,

After I had pulled the head, I poked around with screwdrivers through the various holes for the water jacket. I'd poke, measure, then lay the blade on the outside at the same angle to see where it was at. I also used a small flashlight and mirror to see what was in there. I found about three cavities that where large enough for the sending unit. But the location I ended up with was the best for exterior location. Lots of room into the head until you get to the casting for the injector mounting bolt, which if I remember was about 2+ inches from the exterior wall. Mind you, that was this head, I would not assume they are all casted the same.

Regards,
Murph'