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Where does it read temp. on engine??

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Old 09-13-2008, 11:15 AM
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Question Where does it read temp. on engine??

The temp gauge is so jumpy. I don't feel that it's giving an honest reading. Was just wanting to find where the temp gauge gets it's reading from on the block?
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Old 09-13-2008, 11:34 AM
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Temp sensor located to the right of the distributor, right near cyl # 5 injector.
1 wire hookup.
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Old 09-13-2008, 12:16 PM
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Yep, as stated above the coolant temp. sensor is located behind the thermostat housing on the intake. There is also a coolant temp sending unit on the front of the lower intake that indicates the temp to the gauge. Motorcraft sending units go for about $35 with aftermaket ones a tad bit less at $20. The sending unit is about $12.
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Old 09-13-2008, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by GT4HUTCH
Yep, as stated above the coolant temp. sensor is located behind the thermostat housing on the intake. There is also a coolant temp sending unit on the front of the lower intake that indicates the temp to the gauge. Motorcraft sending units go for about $35 with aftermaket ones a tad bit less at $20. The sending unit is about $12.
damn those ****ers are expensive
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