Autometer adapter?
08-10-2006, 11:46 PM
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Autometer adapter? OK bought a autometer electric coolant temperature senser and was going to install it in the M12x1.5 hole in the back of the passenger block. I ordered the M12x1.5 adapter from autometer and it screws into the block but the temp sensor FROM autometer wont screw into the adapter. Both are 1/8 pitch thread but the sensor itself is too big to fit through the adapter and screw on. What do you guys use to install these temp sensors?
08-10-2006, 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Starz T/A 17
OK bought a autometer electric coolant temperature senser and was going to install it in the M12x1.5 hole in the back of the passenger block. I ordered the M12x1.5 adapter from autometer and it screws into the block but the temp sensor FROM autometer wont screw into the adapter. Both are 1/8 pitch thread but the sensor itself is too big to fit through the adapter and screw on. What do you guys use to install these temp sensors?
08-11-2006, 12:03 AM
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ill try and find one but the problem is that the threads are NOT meeting b/c the sensor on the tip of the temp sensor is so thick it will not go all the way through the adapter
08-11-2006, 11:57 PM
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/wiring-stereo-electronics/445782-so-you-want-replace-your-cluster-aftermarket-gauges.html
I bought the same setup, and I know what you are talking about. There is like a ring inside the adapter, and the 1/2" long cylinder on the sender won't fit down so the threads can even start threading together. That link above says to drill it out. I haven't done it yet, since I can see myself smoking the $8.95 adapter I paid for.
So for now, until I can read up on some more info, adapter/water temp gauge is sitting in the Summit box it came in. 
I bought the same setup, and I know what you are talking about. There is like a ring inside the adapter, and the 1/2" long cylinder on the sender won't fit down so the threads can even start threading together. That link above says to drill it out. I haven't done it yet, since I can see myself smoking the $8.95 adapter I paid for.
So for now, until I can read up on some more info, adapter/water temp gauge is sitting in the Summit box it came in. 
08-12-2006, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 618HAWK
Try NAPA up they sell a kit as well might be a bit different.
I was able to get away with drilling and tapping a M12x1.5 bolt and using that as a sensor boss worked great. Took up alot less room, made it easier to get #8 plug when changing.
I was able to get away with drilling and tapping a M12x1.5 bolt and using that as a sensor boss worked great. Took up alot less room, made it easier to get #8 plug when changing.
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08-14-2006, 10:01 AM
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Or you could order the Equus Adapter Kit from AutoBarn online. That is what most are using. The 12mm x 1/8"FNPT adapter has the appropriate sized ID to allow the sensor bulb to fit in with no problems.
If you do a search for info like this on the forum before starting the job - more than likely you will find the info you need prior to buying items/starting the job. This has been gone over probably a hundred times by now.
I'm always pleasantly surprised at the amount of info/knowledge that can be found here...
-Jay-
If you do a search for info like this on the forum before starting the job - more than likely you will find the info you need prior to buying items/starting the job. This has been gone over probably a hundred times by now.
I'm always pleasantly surprised at the amount of info/knowledge that can be found here...
-Jay-
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