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Old 11-08-2012, 05:04 PM
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Default Oil Pressure Sensor Ls1 thread size help!!!
So im almost done with first Gen LSx swap. and i forgot all about the oil sensor hole. im running the LS1 carb set up, when i started the for the first time, it was like an oil geyser lol need to tap this hole. does anyone know what size the hole is??? thanks
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I'm not sure what the tread size is. I just broke the plastic top off mine and drilled and tapped the base for 1/8 NPT.
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I know the sensor is a little long. Any certain length to cut it at ???
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Just break off the plastic body and use the aluminum base. Drill it and tap it for the sender you want to use.
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Speedway Part Numbers:
Part Number # 182-2277 12m to 3/8 Npt Water Temp.
Part Number # 182-2268 16m to 1/8 Npt Oil Pressure
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Autometer. PN 2268. 1/8" NPT to M16x1.5.
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Cool. Thanks again!!!!
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