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brian mac · 05-09-2014, 11:07 AM

Op pmed me to see this thread . There are many ways to skin a cat. Here is another suggestion. Drill with proper tap drill for 1/2 inch pipe. Vacuum shavings from hole with shop vac and tube small enough to reach in hole. Pack flutes of tap with wheel bearing grease to contain the swarf created from tapping the new threads. Or send a new sending unit and 20 bucks to
Brian McCullough
113 red oak lane
Eufaula,al. 36027 and I will re-thread it to 3/8 pipe. If you purchase tap drill and tap it will be more than 20 bucks.

05-09-2014, 11:07 AM	#22
brian mac Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: eufaula,alabama Posts: 198	Re: Stock Temp Gauge vs. Replacement Engine... Who will win? (Need an expert! :)) Op pmed me to see this thread . There are many ways to skin a cat. Here is another suggestion. Drill with proper tap drill for 1/2 inch pipe. Vacuum shavings from hole with shop vac and tube small enough to reach in hole. Pack flutes of tap with wheel bearing grease to contain the swarf created from tapping the new threads. Or send a new sending unit and 20 bucks to Brian McCullough 113 red oak lane Eufaula,al. 36027 and I will re-thread it to 3/8 pipe. If you purchase tap drill and tap it will be more than 20 bucks.