air temp sensor: why is it not threaded???
11-20-2003, 06:37 AM
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air temp sensor: why is it not threaded???
I have a Vortec TB elbow that has a threaded hole which I thought holds the air temp sensor but I bought a brand new one from GM and it has no threads. What gives?? Is there another one from a different car I need?
11-20-2003, 07:40 AM
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Originally posted by madhatter
Read the directions that came with the elbow
You need to take a die(I believe 1/2") to it and thread it. Or you can do what I did and put a plug in the elbow and relocate the IAT.
Read the directions that came with the elbow
You need to take a die(I believe 1/2") to it and thread it. Or you can do what I did and put a plug in the elbow and relocate the IAT.
So I thread the plastic? Sounds cheezy but I'll do it. Will this hold pressure? Say 20psi?
11-20-2003, 10:11 AM
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If you are using it in a pressure application, you should consider upgrading to a threaded sensor. It's a pretty standard thermistor. You could get them in the downloadable MoTeC catalog. Look at page 32 for air temp sensors.
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