EGT Probe Install
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EGT Probe Install
i searched for a thread on this but couldnt find one... I know you have one shot at getting this right... so does anyone know of any threads for this probe install? Where is the best place to install it.
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Fonda
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Fonda
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Install at the elbow below the up pipe connection straight up. The tap is tapered so not run the tap all the way in or it will make the hole bigger than you want, only run it in about 1/2 way. Can't help you with what size.
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This is the MaxTow brand which i purchased... I got it because it will match my other 2 gauges and I got the pillar to go with them. in this picture it shows a 1/8 - 27 NPT, and with the kit I purchased the 1/8th drill and tap set they sell.
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Well then you know what drill and tap to use. Just put 'er in there. As long as you can reach it to drill the hole and there's enough depth for the probe to go in that's all you need. Just do not run that tap all the way in.
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Also, I remember something about the metal shavings from the drilling...
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Originally Posted by afonda
Hey Walleye... can you elaborate on what you mean by "dont run the tap all the way in" ????
Also, I remember something about the metal shavings from the drilling...
Thanks,
Andy
Also, I remember something about the metal shavings from the drilling...
Thanks,
Andy
If you are worried about the chips, just dip the tap in heavy grease and the chips will stay stuck to the tap.
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Sure, you have say 3" of threads on the tap (just winging it) only run it in 1 1/2 to 2", not to the bottom of the threads. Otherwise the hole will be too loose. If you go 1 1/2" and you feel like it's not enough you can always go deeper.
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When using the tap, don't force it to turn over and over again. Turn about 1 - 3/4 a turn, then back 3/4 -1/2 a turn, then 1 - 3/4 a turn, then back 3/4 - 1/2 a turn. Rinse and repeat until you have reached the desired depth, which SHOULD NOT be all the way through.
This method gives the debris/shavings you are removing/carving out a chance to clear out of the work area that the tap is focusing on.
There are some good videos on YouTube concerning the proper method for creating a clean and useful threaded hole. When I installed my EGT probe many years ago, I was very nervous as well. So much so that I took a moment to chill under the truck after each milestone or step to run through the next step in my mind. I did not want to screw it up because that may have led to removing the manifold and I didn't want to do that.
This method gives the debris/shavings you are removing/carving out a chance to clear out of the work area that the tap is focusing on.
There are some good videos on YouTube concerning the proper method for creating a clean and useful threaded hole. When I installed my EGT probe many years ago, I was very nervous as well. So much so that I took a moment to chill under the truck after each milestone or step to run through the next step in my mind. I did not want to screw it up because that may have led to removing the manifold and I didn't want to do that.
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When using the tap, don't force it to turn over and over again. Turn about 1 - 3/4 a turn, then back 3/4 -1/2 a turn, then 1 - 3/4 a turn, then back 3/4 - 1/2 a turn. Rinse and repeat until you have reached the desired depth, which SHOULD NOT be all the way through.
This method gives the debris/shavings you are removing/carving out a chance to clear out of the work area that the tap is focusing on.
There are some good videos on YouTube concerning the proper method for creating a clean and useful threaded hole. When I installed my EGT probe many years ago, I was very nervous as well. So much so that I took a moment to chill under the truck after each milestone or step to run through the next step in my mind. I did not want to screw it up because that may have led to removing the manifold and I didn't want to do that.
This method gives the debris/shavings you are removing/carving out a chance to clear out of the work area that the tap is focusing on.
There are some good videos on YouTube concerning the proper method for creating a clean and useful threaded hole. When I installed my EGT probe many years ago, I was very nervous as well. So much so that I took a moment to chill under the truck after each milestone or step to run through the next step in my mind. I did not want to screw it up because that may have led to removing the manifold and I didn't want to do that.
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