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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 06:08 AM
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is there a second port to obtain oil pressure. my ford sending unit works backwards of the GM sender and there is no room to split the factory hole.

next to the oil filter there is a block with a hole in it bolted to the block. i dont think its the oil bypass. can i drill and tap that to use. Thanks, rich.
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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 06:17 AM
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is there a second port to obtain oil pressure. my ford sending unit works backwards of the GM sender and there is no room to split the factory hole.

next to the oil filter there is a block with a hole in it bolted to the block. i dont think its the oil bypass. can i drill and tap that to use. Thanks, rich.
yes it can be drilled and tapped.
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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 08:35 AM
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The oil pressure sender for the LS1 is only for the gauge, the ECU does not get an oil pressure signal. So, if you are not using a GM gauge, you do not need the original sender and can just use your Ford sender, if you can adapt it to the port.

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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 03:27 PM
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Drill and tap the cover it works good.
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 07:10 PM
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Anybody know the thread size on that pressure port on the back (top) of the block?
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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Anybody know the thread size on that pressure port on the back (top) of the block?
I believe it 16 x 1.5.
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Bimmer Tech
I believe it 16 x 1.5.

Tapered or straight by chance?
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by LS1-IROC
Tapered or straight by chance?
Straight. Sensor uses a crush ring.
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Originally Posted by Bimmer Tech
I believe it 16 x 1.5.
It is.
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 12:55 AM
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Autometer sells a 1/8" NPT to M16x1.5 adapter for this. Their part# is 2268


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What size are you all tapping the port near the filter to?
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1/8" Npt
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Putting the oil pressure sensor in that location will lead to premature failure due to exhaust heat.
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