Water Temp Gauge... Using Passanger Cyl. Head
08-09-2009, 07:27 PM
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I used am 8mm allen socket w/ a long ratchet, couldn't get enough leaverage with a reg. allen wrench. Make sure the sensor probe fits through the adapter, mine didn't and I had to go to lowes and pick up a few extra fittings to make it work.
08-09-2009, 08:05 PM
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Autometer says: 2277
1/8" NPT Female to M12x1.5 Male
If using with a Short Sweep Electric Temperature gauge, sender #2259 is also required.
Autometer says: 2277
1/8" NPT Female to M12x1.5 Male
If using with a Short Sweep Electric Temperature gauge, sender #2259 is also required.
08-09-2009, 08:25 PM
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Look at your sender, look at the normal autometer sender.
Whats different?
Answer: The autometer sender, and your sender extend beyond the threads.
Now look at the 2259 sender thats REQUIRED when you use the 2277 adapter. NOTHING BEYOND THE THREADS
Why? Why is there nothing beyond the threads on the 2259 sender? because it's impossible to drill a hole inside of an M12 diameter adapter and keep it at a reliable thickness.
Now if your sender is a smaller ID past the threads it might work.
I have all my stuff installed except for the sender supplied with my gauge. If you can measure the part of your sender thats beyond the threads I can compare it to my sender that didn't fit the adapter, if yours is significantly smaller it may work. Thats all I can think of if you insist on installing it in the head.
08-09-2009, 08:42 PM
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2259 and 2277 do not go togher .2277 screws into head then 1/8 nptsender screws into 2277 done.i really dont think leingth of his sender is a issue as mine is long to just thread(his 1/8 sender)into 2277 which has 1/8 threads.
08-09-2009, 10:42 PM
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08-09-2009, 10:52 PM
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Maybe it will work. I guess the sender you have has a small OD past the threads.
Water Temp Location and/or Thread Size
for LS-1 engine(s)
Remove the threaded in plug in passenger side cylinder head located past the last exhaust port. Use Auto Meter #2277 adapter. If using a short sweep electric gauge (with a single wire sender), you will need a model #2259 sender as well to fit the adapter. If using a full sweep electric gauge (with a 2-wire sender), then that will fit the adapter. Sorry, we do not offer a mechanical adapter for this application. Thread size of the hole is 12mm X 1.5
Water Temp Location and/or Thread Size
for LS-1 engine(s)
Remove the threaded in plug in passenger side cylinder head located past the last exhaust port. Use Auto Meter #2277 adapter. If using a short sweep electric gauge (with a single wire sender), you will need a model #2259 sender as well to fit the adapter. If using a full sweep electric gauge (with a 2-wire sender), then that will fit the adapter. Sorry, we do not offer a mechanical adapter for this application. Thread size of the hole is 12mm X 1.5
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08-09-2009, 11:06 PM
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I don't know, the end looks smaller than yours.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-2252/?image=large
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-2252/?image=large
08-10-2009, 12:16 AM
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I have verified it against HPTuners and its plenty accurate, might not be spot on perfect but who gives a ****.
08-10-2009, 12:29 AM
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This is an unusual application, sorry for the confusion, I don't want to tell you to buy stuff and have it not work.
My doubts are based on the pic of your sender, it looks like the unthreaded end is not much smaller than the threaded part, basically it looks like the autometer sender that doesn't fit the adapter.
The long autometer sender that does fit the adapter is noticeably smaller in diameter.
You should also contact the manufacturer of that kit and see what they say about putting it in an LS1.
08-10-2009, 10:04 AM
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http://fittingsandadapters.com/malmettofemp.html
32MM-12-2 - male: M12x1.5 to female: 1/8 NPT
Perfect for the long sensor and is made of steel, will still have a thin wall but is much stronger than brass.
32MM-12-2 - male: M12x1.5 to female: 1/8 NPT
Perfect for the long sensor and is made of steel, will still have a thin wall but is much stronger than brass.
08-10-2009, 10:47 AM
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http://fittingsandadapters.com/malmettofemp.html
32MM-12-2 - male: M12x1.5 to female: 1/8 NPT
Perfect for the long sensor and is made of steel, will still have a thin wall but is much stronger than brass.
32MM-12-2 - male: M12x1.5 to female: 1/8 NPT
Perfect for the long sensor and is made of steel, will still have a thin wall but is much stronger than brass.
