Oil Cooler Block Off Plate
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I'm not aware of them coming from GM threaded. I know people have taken the plug out of them and threaded them to whatever they needed. Some have the nipple like the one pictured and others are just smooth. I prefer the smooth ones, but I don't run oil pressure from there.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LS1-L...item1c1eadf7c3
I have bought several things from that seller. He can be trusted.
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97-2000 Corvette OFAC (still available) Part Number 12551587
Comes already drilled and with a metric thread M12 x 1.5
Drill out the metric thread using a 7/16" drill
Tap 1/4 pipe thread
Use a 1/4" male x 1/8" female reducing bush
Screw the 1/8" pipe threaded sender into that.
Centre
Fbody OFAC (No Longer available from GM new**) Part Number 12551595
Comes blank (not drilled and no thread)
Drill out the boss using a 21/64" drill
Tap 1/8 pipe thread
Screw the 1/8" pipe threaded sender into that.
**Part superceded by 12577903
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GTO OFAC Part Number 12577903
Comes blank (not drilled and no thread)
Drill the centre using a 21/64" drill
Tap 1/8 pipe thread
Screw in a 90 deg 1/8 pipe male female elbow
Screw the 1/8" pipe threaded sender into that.
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Far Left.
97-2000 Corvette OFAC (still available) Part Number 12551587
Comes already drilled and with a metric thread M12 x 1.5
Drill out the metric thread using a 7/16" drill
Tap 1/4 pipe thread
Use a 1/4" male x 1/8" female reducing bush
Screw the 1/8" pipe threaded sender into that.
Centre
Fbody OFAC (No Longer available from GM new**) Part Number 12551595
Comes blank (not drilled and no thread)
Drill out the boss using a 21/64" drill
Tap 1/8 pipe thread
Screw the 1/8" pipe threaded sender into that.
**Part superceded by 12577903
Right
GTO OFAC Part Number 12577903
Comes blank (not drilled and no thread)
Drill the centre using a 21/64" drill
Tap 1/8 pipe thread
Screw in a 90 deg 1/8 pipe male female elbow
Screw the 1/8" pipe threaded sender into that.
Info I was looking for.
Thanks again,
Mike
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Far Left.
97-2000 Corvette OFAC (still available) Part Number 12551587
Comes already drilled and with a metric thread M12 x 1.5
Drill out the metric thread using a 7/16" drill
Tap 1/4 pipe thread
Use a 1/4" male x 1/8" female reducing bush
Screw the 1/8" pipe threaded sender into that.
Centre
Fbody OFAC (No Longer available from GM new**) Part Number 12551595
Comes blank (not drilled and no thread)
Drill out the boss using a 21/64" drill
Tap 1/8 pipe thread
Screw the 1/8" pipe threaded sender into that.
**Part superceded by 12577903
Right
GTO OFAC Part Number 12577903
Comes blank (not drilled and no thread)
Drill the centre using a 21/64" drill
Tap 1/8 pipe thread
Screw in a 90 deg 1/8 pipe male female elbow
Screw the 1/8" pipe threaded sender into that.
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I think that the sensor was separate--it was just the engine part that was drilled and tapped that I think that most people are looking for. I think the sensor shown is oil pressure, but I could be wrong.
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It looks similar to the coolant temp sensor, and I don't see why the Vettes would have it there instead of at the back of the intake. I'm pretty sure thats a oil temp sensor, just wanted to be sure, so I asked.
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So, I'm sorry to keep :beatdeadhorse: but, assuming that I got a wild hair and wanted to try to drill & tap this fitting to use the stock metric sending unit, I see that there are 2 types of metric 12 x 1.5 taps--"plug" and "tapered." Does anyone know which is appropriate for this application? Thanks!
Edit: Ah, you know what, the e-bay seller listed above is still selling these, already tapped, so if I decide to go this route, I think that's what I'll do.... Plus, CBM has some nice ones available on their e-bay site as well, so I'll check them out if I need additional oil port access. Thanks again. We now return you to your regularly scheduled broadcast.
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FYI, Lingenfelter makes a beautiful billet piece that I'm expecting to arrive today, solves my issue with an oil temp sensor and an aux oil pressure gauge.
http://www.lingenfelter.com/mm5/merc...egory_Code=C54
Steve
http://www.lingenfelter.com/mm5/merc...egory_Code=C54
Steve