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Old 11-30-2011, 05:34 PM   #34
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Re: drill and tap head for temp sender?

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Originally Posted by ls1nova71 View Post
I've drilled and tapped the head on 3 or 4 swaps, it isn't hard if you have the correct size drill bit for the tap, and yes, it's a BIG bit. I start with smaller bits and work my way up, putting grease on the bits and tap to catch the shavings. This is a factory '72 sensor in my current 5.3 swap.
Nice. It didn't look like there was much room between the hole and my exhaust manifold.

I think now that my engine is in I'll just tap the block plug. I just need to find a 23/32" bit.
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