what size and htread to plug the oil switch hole by the oil filter
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Car: 1991 S10 pickup 2700lbs
Engine: 4.3L Z TBI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.08 7.625"
what size and htread to plug the oil switch hole by the oil filter
anyone know what size and thread the hole for the oil switch just above the oil filter is on the LG4 engines, i need to remove and plug this on mine before i stick it in the car since i plan on running headers since i cant figure out how the stock y pipe goes, it isnt pointed right i dunno what the deal is
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Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
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The AIR tubes are actually a non-tapered tube flare, IIRC... the threads might be similar enough, though.
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yeah not tapered but they work anyways, tight fit
used the 1/8 NPT plugs for the AIR tube holes many times
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used the 1/8 NPT plugs for the AIR tube holes many times

thanks
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Car: 1991 S10 pickup 2700lbs
Engine: 4.3L Z TBI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.08 7.625"
FYI i went to ge a plug and 1/8npt is too small for it and 3/8 npt is too large
its actually 1/4 npt
but air tube ones are 18 i know, done its million times
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its actually 1/4 npt
but air tube ones are 18 i know, done its million times
thanks
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