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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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Not sure where this goes, but my best guess was in here. I received my autometer gauges earlier this week and was wondering where I could buy a 1/8" to M16x1.5 (I think that's the size) adapter so I can install the water temp sending unit behind the starter. I've tried looking for it around town, but no one seems to have any type of adapter from NPT to metric. Is there any local store you guys know of where I can buy this or someplace online? I'd like to install the gauges this weekend and this is what's holding me back.

On a side note, I fabbed up my own panel that goes in front of the shifter (where cig lighter is) to mount the gauges. I'll post pics later.

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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 10:50 PM
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Here are the pics of the panel on the center console. They're oil and water temperature, both electrical. Does anyone know where I can buy the adapter?
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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 11:00 PM
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That looks really nice Sebastian! You did on a good on them.

Wish I could help you out...but I am lost.
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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 11:14 PM
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Thanks Kory, it took some time taking the measurements and cutting the holes, but I think it turned out well.
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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Krab
Not sure where this goes, but my best guess was in here. I received my autometer gauges earlier this week and was wondering where I could buy a 1/8" to M16x1.5 (I think that's the size) adapter so I can install the water temp sending unit behind the starter. I've tried looking for it around town, but no one seems to have any type of adapter from NPT to metric. Is there any local store you guys know of where I can buy this or someplace online? I'd like to install the gauges this weekend and this is what's holding me back.

On a side note, I fabbed up my own panel that goes in front of the shifter (where cig lighter is) to mount the gauges. I'll post pics later.
AutoBarn.com has an metric adapter kit they sell with several differant size adapters. Part # EQU6848
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 08:36 AM
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AutoZones around my way have several tray-boxes
of this kind of thing, that they will pull out if you
know to ask. Not worth keeping on the shelf in
blister-paks but they have more than meets the
eye.
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by jimmyblue
AutoZones around my way have several tray-boxes
of this kind of thing, that they will pull out if you
know to ask. Not worth keeping on the shelf in
blister-paks but they have more than meets the
eye.
Awesome, I'll go check a local autozone (only place I haven't checked) later this afternoon and hopefully they'll have what I'm looking for. If not, it looks like autobarn is my only other option. Thanks for the help guys.
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None of the local auto supplies had that part for me. I got mine from Summit. Or you can try here for a few bucks cheaper.

http://www.egauges.com/vdo_send.asp?..._Adapters&Cart=
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