C3 Tech/Performance V8 Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Basic Tech and Maintenance for the C3 Corvette
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Coolant Sensor Location

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 6, 2016 | 08:50 PM
  #1  
brian76's Avatar
brian76
Thread Starter
Racer
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 423
Likes: 3
From: New Port Richey, FL
Default Coolant Sensor Location

I got this new temp sensor for my engine coolant. The problem is- it's 1/4 NPT. The current one is 1/2 NPT mounted in the intake. Do I just drill and tap a new hole, or is there another place to mount it? Thanks
Reply
Old May 6, 2016 | 09:17 PM
  #2  
SH-60B's Avatar
SH-60B
Melting Slicks
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,989
Likes: 198
From: Meriden CT
Default

There should be a location in each head, probably plugged right now if your temp sensor isn't in there. IDK the size, but a GM sensor is available in either size.

Last edited by SH-60B; May 6, 2016 at 09:18 PM.
Reply
Old May 6, 2016 | 09:23 PM
  #3  
brian76's Avatar
brian76
Thread Starter
Racer
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 423
Likes: 3
From: New Port Richey, FL
Default

Originally Posted by SH-60B
There should be a location in each head, probably plugged right now if your temp sensor isn't in there. IDK the size, but a GM sensor is available in either size.
I have AFR 195 Eliminator heads. Do they have these too?
Reply
Old May 7, 2016 | 01:33 AM
  #4  
rcread's Avatar
rcread
Race Director
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 10,628
Likes: 132
From: Duvall, WA
Default

Originally Posted by brian76
I have AFR 195 Eliminator heads. Do they have these too?
I have those heads. Yes, they do. I had to have on of mine drilled and tapped for the larger original sender.
Reply
Old May 7, 2016 | 05:20 AM
  #5  
brian76's Avatar
brian76
Thread Starter
Racer
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 423
Likes: 3
From: New Port Richey, FL
Default

Originally Posted by rcread
I have those heads. Yes, they do. I had to have on of mine drilled and tapped for the larger original sender.
Know what I did? I went to Home Depot and got a brass bushing - 1/2 thread on the outside, and 1/4 thread on the inside. Perfect!
Reply
Old May 7, 2016 | 09:52 AM
  #6  
rcread's Avatar
rcread
Race Director
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 10,628
Likes: 132
From: Duvall, WA
Default

Originally Posted by brian76
Know what I did? I went to Home Depot and got a brass bushing - 1/2 thread on the outside, and 1/4 thread on the inside. Perfect!
Yes, one can do that when the temp sender is smaller than the hole.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Coolant Sensor Location





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:39 AM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE