I have had a recurring problem with the CHT sensor in my '75 1.8. The threaded "port" in the cylinder head was stripped when the sensor was inadvertently installed at an angle during an engine rebuild. We tried a threaded insert with lock-tite but that didn't work either because the hole is too large for the threaded insert to bond properly. The CHT sensor works its way out of the hole and creates havoc.
Since the cylinder heads are identical on both sides of the engine, there is a port on the opposite side but not in the same orientation (closer to the firewall). It's likely that this hole has never been used and would be in good shape. I could drill a hole in the engine tin for access and use this "port" for my CHT. Of course, I'd need to lengthen the wire so that it would reach the connection on the harness properly. All of this could be done with the engine in the car. I don't show it in any concours events so I'm not particular about its appearance per se.
Anyone see an issue with doing this? Thanks for your input.