Megasquirt water temp sensor
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Im mounting my water temperature sensor on to my block and I don't have the flat spot to drill and tap on my block but I do have a metal neck where there is a sensor already there. I'm assuming I can but I want to make sure if its ok it I just mount it on the waterfill neck. I added pictures so you can see what I was talking about
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Im mounting my water temperature sensor on to my block and I don't have the flat spot to drill and tap on my block but I do have a metal neck where there is a sensor already there. I'm assuming I can but I want to make sure if its ok it I just mount it on the waterfill neck. I added pictures so you can see what I was talking about
What Coolant Temp sensor are you using? The 'Squirt can accept just about any sensor, but I think you'd best be served by a stock FC/FD one or a LS2 Corvette one as both use the same M12x1.5 threads that the pump housing has for a no-fuss fit. I'm using the vette one as the matching connector is easily found at any Autozone too. Same scale as the one Aaron Cake used, just in a more convenient package that threads right into an unmodded housing and can be found anywhere for cheap too. Mine was $7 at Advance Auto.
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I bought the gm 3/8 npt gm sensor. I have the entire write up printed out and I just assumed it was drilled and tapped in the front for a reason but if i can ill just go ahead and use the stock location.
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My Advice: Get a LS2 Corvette sensor, put it in the stock spot, have a cold one as a reward for saving yourself the time/effort from drilling/tapping and get on with wiring the squirt up. There are much larger issues you'll encounter, so using a stock part in a new application isn't cheating
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The pigtail/connector seems to be a trouble spot as I've not been able to locate who manufactures it as of yet. And since I could not find one in suitable condition, that is what made me go with the Corvette sensor instead. A sensor is no good if you can't connect it.
Rock Auto lists the Sensor here:
Sensor: ACDELCO Part # 2134514 for $7.34 (GM# 19236568)
Connector: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Part # HP3840 for $5.80 (GM# PT169)
Any parts store can cross-reference them to get you what you need locally.
Rock Auto lists the Sensor here:
Sensor: ACDELCO Part # 2134514 for $7.34 (GM# 19236568)
Connector: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Part # HP3840 for $5.80 (GM# PT169)
Any parts store can cross-reference them to get you what you need locally.
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