stangdriver2007

i have a 96 mustang GT and was wondering where im supposed to put the sending unit for my autometer temp guage.

97modifiedmustangGT

i actually tapped another hole in the aluminum crossover next to the sensor on the passenger side. You have to do it just right because there isn't much material to get threaded. Mine doesn't leak. it probably isn't the best place but i wouldn't trust tapping into another spot that is just plastic.

stangdriver2007

any other places?

amoosenamedhank

I stuck mine in the thermostat housing

mustangman281

Both sides of the block have coolant drain plugs and are the best place to install a coolant sensor.

97modifiedmustangGT

that is where i originally tried to put mine but once it is in, there is no way to get the motor mount on. Is that where you have yours ox? would the drain plug location be different from a 97 to a 04 block?

stangdriver2007

anymore choices and will the coolant drain plug work on a 96

GT Tommy

I would remove the original temp sensor, then install a brass pipe fitting with a "T" fitting. You can then re-install the original temp sensor along with the after market coolant sending unit on either side of the "T" fitting. I did this on a Chevy V-6 engine shown in the picture provided here. The brass fittings are just below the intake in the red circled area. I see no reason why you would not be able to fabricate something similar. You just have to make sure you get the right size threaded fittings. I got my fittings from City Mill Hardware. Good luck, Tommy.

stangdriver2007

i guess if it comes down to using a T will the reading be right. or show cooler. i mean i know it should read about the same due to the coolant al being together. i really like the block idea but does anyone know if it will work on a 96 with engine mounts there

GT Tommy

The "T" fitting worked just fine for me. I'm sure it will work for you as well. The best place for any temp sender is off the intake manifold, or in that general location. It makes no difference how many sensors you hook up at the "T" fitting, the reading will be the same as if you had just one sensor. The temperature there will not change by adding an additional sensor. The stock factory gauge and the after market temp gauge I had hooked up gave me the same exact readings. I hooked up the after market temp gauge in the engine compartment so I wouldn't have to keep going into the car to see what the temperature was while working on the engine. Good luck, Tommy.