Pryo install Question
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Pryo install Question
I just received my new pryo for my 6.9/turbo engine swap project. The engine is on the stand so I have complete access to everything so where is the best place to put the sensor/probe?
Jeff
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Here is a picture for future reference for people installing a pryo sending unit on the 6.9/7.3 diesel. I am sure glad I installed it now before the engine was installed in my pickup.
Now I need to figure out where to mount the pryo gauge and boost gauge. I wish someone made a pillar mount for the older pickups as that would be the ideal place to mount them. Maybe I can fab something up myself to mount it on the pillar and still look good. If anyone has any ideas and pictures send them my way!
Jeff
Now I need to figure out where to mount the pryo gauge and boost gauge. I wish someone made a pillar mount for the older pickups as that would be the ideal place to mount them. Maybe I can fab something up myself to mount it on the pillar and still look good. If anyone has any ideas and pictures send them my way!
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So how did you get that installed, did you just drill a hole in the headers? Did you have to thread the whole somehow?
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You can buy the tap at a local parts store, hardware store, home depot ect and it tells you what size hole to drill before you tap the hole.
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Mine was 1/4 NPT, but I do not know if that is standard or not.
My gauge was from VDO. Other makes might be different but im not sure.
Jeff
My gauge was from VDO. Other makes might be different but im not sure.
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I for see attempting to put the engine in, to mark where I need to modify the fire wall to clear the turbo down pipe ect, and then pulling it out to make the needed changes. So I will know at that time if it will be in the way.
Jeff
