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Old 02-05-2014, 02:44 PM   #1
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oil sender?

what are the thread size of the stock sender? i'm wondering if i can use the stock 71 oil line and fitting with the ls motor
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Old 02-05-2014, 03:05 PM   #2
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Re: oil sender?

thread size is m16 x 1.5, i bought this assortment from summit because i needed a water temp sensor adapter as well and this was cheaper than the other alternatives (like the autometer adapters which are spendy- $11 each): http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sun-cp7573
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Old 02-05-2014, 03:26 PM   #3
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Re: oil sender?

I'm following what LS1NOVA did. No need to buy anything and it only takes a few minutes to do! I think the original oil line is 1/8 NPT, but not 100% positive.

http://ls1tech.com/forums/16774255-post26.html
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Old 02-05-2014, 09:48 PM   #4
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Re: oil sender?

I did the drill and tap for the temp sensor. wasn't hard...just take it slow.
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Old 02-05-2014, 09:56 PM   #5
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Re: oil sender?

I have done a bit of fab work(a bunch)... but figure that time is money? I spent the $11 bones on the screw in deal....longhorn
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Old 02-05-2014, 09:58 PM   #6
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Re: oil sender?

Im just trying to get my basic gauges running till i get the money for dokata digitals
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Old 02-06-2014, 12:10 AM   #7
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Re: oil sender?

I ran into this same problem today. I called classic instruments, they said to drill out the port on the little aluminum block located above your oil filter with an 11/32 bit and tap it with a 1/8 npt. Greg
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Old 02-06-2014, 12:52 AM   #8
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Old 02-06-2014, 04:12 AM   #9
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Re: oil sender?

Not everyone has that GOOFY HUGE sender tho... lol

They make the blockoff/bypass in three styles.

The blockoff style, which is a flat plate with a "nipple" on it, that can be drilled and tapped carefully. Only hard part is getting the tap square so it taps straight threads.

The second style has the removeable plug, which is the one in that picture. It didn't come on as many vehicles, and it now shares the same catalog part #'s as the next one.

Third style is the same as above, but not tapped/plugged. It has the elbow with a flush surface and is easy to tap.

There are a few billet pieces on the internet as well, which are pre-set for AN fittings if you need that.
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Old 02-06-2014, 10:35 AM   #10
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Not everyone has that GOOFY HUGE sender tho... lol
Not mine... just did a google image search and it was the first thing that popped up...

Just spoon feeding now before I start leeching information back out.
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Old 02-06-2014, 12:19 PM   #11
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Re: oil sender?

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Not everyone has that GOOFY HUGE sender tho... lol

They make the blockoff/bypass in three styles.

The blockoff style, which is a flat plate with a "nipple" on it, that can be drilled and tapped carefully. Only hard part is getting the tap square so it taps straight threads.

The second style has the removeable plug, which is the one in that picture. It didn't come on as many vehicles, and it now shares the same catalog part #'s as the next one.

Third style is the same as above, but not tapped/plugged. It has the elbow with a flush surface and is easy to tap.

There are a few billet pieces on the internet as well, which are pre-set for AN fittings if you need that.
I know it is GOOFY and Huge But there was no cost, as it came from the 350 I removed that was hooked to the gauge in the truck, so I know what it should read.
Cost $0 tome less than 15 min!
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Old 02-06-2014, 02:45 PM   #12
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Talking Re: oil sender?

Hawks put my goofy one in the stock location.
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