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Old 12-13-2009, 02:39 PM
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Default How can I make this temp switch work on a 6.0?

I have a s 6.0 with L92 heads that i am going to run a carb on. I need this temp sensor to fit the head. How can I do this?

Here...http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SU...0&autoview=sku
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http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-2281/

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-2280/

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-2283/

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-2282/

Or drill out and tap the factory sensor location in the head for that 3/8" fitting.
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Buy an adapter to 1/8 NPT.
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/LS1-Wa...isplayId=20928
Thread the second ridge of the sensor below the existing threads for 1/8" NPT. I've got the same sensor, that's what I did.
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Originally Posted by garys 68
Buy an adapter to 1/8 NPT.
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/LS1-Wa...isplayId=20928
Thread the second ridge of the sensor below the existing threads for 1/8" NPT. I've got the same sensor, that's what I did.
So that worked out for you? Was the second ridge of the sensor the right size for making the 1/8" threads?
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It's almost perfect. I had to taper it a little to get it started, but that may be because I was using a cheap tap set.
BTW, if you have to taper it, chuck it in a drill and run it against a file for a few second. Brass is really soft, so it's east to to do.
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So that worked out for you? Was the second ridge of the sensor the right size for making the 1/8" threads?
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Painless makes a switch that threads right into the stock head. At one point they had it available separately. Now they only sell it with a full relay-fan wiring kit.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRF-30127/


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The one you picture looks like it could be lathed down and rethreaded to M12x1.5
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i got an adapter from street and perf




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