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Re:Tech Tip On The Stock Carb 1 Year, 3 Months ago  
Don't I have to have a "bung" to screw the sensor into? I have an '05 and just wondering what would be the sensing medium?
 
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Re:Tech Tip On The Stock Carb 1 Year, 3 Months ago  
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Don't I have to have a "bung" to screw the sensor into?
 
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Re:Tech Tip On The Stock Carb 1 Year, 3 Months ago  
Lots of choices... Which one do you recommend? Is installation simple? Where does it mount?
 
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