Knock sensor thread pitch
Knock sensor thread pitch
Hello guys so I have an 86 Camaro iroc . Engine was swapped with an l05 350 but previous owner kept tpi was going through engine and realized I have no knock sensor. I went to the store and bought one info on it says it has 1/4 in thread but doesnt seam to fit on either side of heads. The heads have a 3/8 threaded hole in it. Any advice on how I can get this to work. ?
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Car: 1967 Camaro, 91 z28
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Re: Knock sensor thread pitch
It goes on the passengers side of the block coolant drain. Not in the head.
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 16,752
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From: Mile High Country !!!
Car: 1967 Camaro, 91 z28
Engine: Lb9
Transmission: M20
Axle/Gears: J65 pbr on stock posi 10bolt
Re: Knock sensor thread pitch
The connector often gets brittle from heat from the exhaust.
if you need a new connector here’s a link.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Knock-Senso...gAAOSwMapbaWOC
or as a pigtail
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Knock-Senso...ss!20876!US!-1
if you need a new connector here’s a link.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Knock-Senso...gAAOSwMapbaWOC
or as a pigtail
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Knock-Senso...ss!20876!US!-1
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Re: Knock sensor thread pitch
Actually, pretty sure it's ¼" pipe. 18 TPI if memory serves. It's about a ½" dia hole, starts out life with a 7/16" drill. In the block on both sides, about 1" above the oil pan rail. KS goes in the pass side drain; driver's side just gets a plug. I strongly recommend brass.
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I concur. 


