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DJW32
11-03-2010, 09:05 PM
Hey Guys,

I'm looking for a metric to standard fitting that will go in the passenger side head(of the LS motor) for the mechanical temp gauge. Has anyone found/used one of these? Any help would be much appreciated.

David
Ron S
11-04-2010, 02:22 AM
Autometer makes one for the sending units, comes with the little copper washer. I'm using it in my Mustang with an electric temp gauge. I don't know if a mechanical probe will fit in that hole (they are so big). You can find them on the Autometer website, Summit sells them, if I remember right, they are abour $12. Ron
meenaggie
11-06-2010, 03:57 PM
I believe S&P sells them as well. Good luck finding it on their website . . . www.hotrodlane.cc
DJW32
11-07-2010, 09:58 AM
I believe S&P sells them as well. Good luck finding it on their website . . . www.hotrodlane.cc (http://www.hotrodlane.cc)

Yes, S&P has a not so user friendly website...they should really look into redoing it.
Mike Holleman
11-07-2010, 10:21 AM
Hey Guys,

I'm looking for a metric to standard fitting that will go in the passenger side head(of the LS motor) for the mechanical temp gauge. Has anyone found/used one of these? Any help would be much appreciated.

David
The Autometer adapter will not work with a mechanical sender. I drilled and re-tapped my head for a 1/2" NPT fitting.
BossaNova
11-07-2010, 01:10 PM
As far as I know, this is the only way to use a mechanical sender in the head.


The Autometer adapter will not work with a mechanical sender. I drilled and re-tapped my head for a 1/2" NPT fitting.
BonzoHansen
11-07-2010, 01:36 PM
Yes, S&P has a not so user friendly website...they should really look into redoing it.

You're polite. It is awful.