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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 08:33 AM
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Going to the junk yard looking for knock sensor

I'm gonna take a trip to a self serve junk yard for a knock sensor. (I know, seems like a lot of work, but I like the junk yard)

Question is, are all 350 knock sensors from that era the same? I know they don't have any TPI's at the junk yard, but they have lot's of trucks and I'm sure I can find a efi 350.
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 09:32 AM
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Re: Going to the junk yard looking for knock sensor

I reccomend not getting one from the junkyard.

The knock sensor is pretty inexpensive & plays
a vital role in the EFI system.

As far as I know, a 350 knock from that
era (TPI or not) will work, as it detects a
wide range of detonation.. like that such as
a 5.7L motor can generate.

Find a TBI 350 if you can, that should work fine.

I ran a 305 knock on my 350 for awhile..
Didn't notice anything.. but, I did replace it
for peice of mind.

But, I say get a new one!
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 09:49 AM
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Re: Going to the junk yard looking for knock sensor

Find a TBI 350 if you can, that should work fine.
Not the same, wrong value.
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 10:37 AM
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Re: Going to the junk yard looking for knock sensor

Originally Posted by Dyno Don
Not the same, wrong value.
Aye aye!

How much difference between them?
for future reference, of course.

Thanks, Dyno Don! Im a big fan
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