Duke,
The solution for the temp sending unit is to use a thread insert made by E-Z
Lok. You can find them at www.ezlok.com. Their part# 329-10F, is 7/8-9 on the
outside and 5/8-18 on the inside. I am using the insert on my F4B and you can
hardly tell that the insert is there below the (stock) temp sending unit. I
actually got my insert for free from E-Z Lok as a sample. Can't beat that
price. Installation of the insert requires drilling out the old threads with a
49/64" drill and tapping to 7/8-9. Your machine shop should be able to do that
for you. Check out E-Z Lok's other adapters too. They probably have a solution
for your other adapter problem too.
-Will 382001570
-----Original Message-----
From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Samouce's
Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 6:32 PM
To: tigers@autox.team.net
Subject: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end.
Hello again,
So I have been waiting on two adapters so I can get the intake manifold
bolted down, they arrive and are completely the wrong size.
I run down to the auto parts store and get some that fit (should have done
that in the first place).
Here is my problem, they will not thread flush with the manifold. The
adapter for the water temp sensor has to be fully seated for the sensor to
clear the distributer.
The heater return looks just stupid.
http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/Tigers%20Teeth/006-4.jpg
The fittings are NPT 3/8 X 1/8 and 1/2 X 3/8. Due to the NPT flair, then
will not screw in all the way. Who makes a fitting that will fit flush? Can
find nothing in Summit or Jegs.
Thanks for any help!
Duke
B382002037
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