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Old 05-01-2010, 11:26 AM
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Now ive got your attention,


Is it ok if i was to drill and tap the radiator end cap( just above the rad switch) and fit the an external water temp gauge sender?

The rad is a Airtec Alloy one.

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Old 05-01-2010, 02:19 PM
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I doubt the material would be thick enough for you to cut a thread. You'll probably have to have a threaded boss welded on.
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Originally Posted by jon@work
I doubt the material would be thick enough for you to cut a thread. You'll probably have to have a threaded boss welded on.
What he ^^^ said, but you could also consider putting it somewhere else, like in the stat housing plenty thick enough there.
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on mime i ve drilled the swirl pot and welded a bolt for the sender to screw on




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