can u drill and tap the manifold without removing it also what would be the max on the temp

 

Obi,
According the EdgeProducts http://www.edgeproducts.com/product_...manual-147.pdf

Highest you want EGT's to go is 1350 degrees max, when I drilled my sensor, I ran a shopvac while drilling/tapping to catch the shavings. Edge says to run the truck at idle for 10-15 seconds to remove remaining shavings.

Good luck!

 

Also run a small pocoket magnet into the manifold and sweep around to remove any shavings. I applied very light pressure while drilling to keep the shavings small. Get a quallity tap and coat it with grease so the shavings stick to it. Use the vaccum and magnet. Idle for a few minutes before driving.

 

it is also best to do it on a cold engine. that way any particles that are left in the manifold wont damage the turbo.

when I did mine I used the thickest grease I could find and stopped often to clean the bit and apply new.

I did the same with the tap. back it out often and clean it good.

 

thanks guys i did it the way u said and it seems to work fine

 

Aw! come on guys where are all of the old pics and DIYs we did on this subject last summer?

 

We need to stop talking about Toyotas and photoshopping fat chicks and help the new guys out! Geez this IS A CUMMINS forum isn't it?

OBI, you can start with this thread. Cumminalong did a good job comparing the different ways to drill and tap a pyrometer. Just click the link below.

https://dodgeforum.com/m_710666/tm.htm

 

HOO-RAY!!!!! Cowboy Bob for president...................

 

+1

 

I'm in the process of getting mine tapped too... trouble is, I can't find a damn parts store that has the tap I need!! WTF?? I need a 1/8" NPT and all I can find is MC type. Any help locating one would be much appricated!