Temp Sensor Location
12-24-04, 10:04 AM
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Temp Sensor Location
my temp sensor broke a coupla weeks ago, so i jerry rigged a el-cheapo temp guage up for my trip down south.
(just wanted to know if she was getting too hot or not)
My question is, i mounted the temporary temp sensor at the top of the radiator (there was a really rusted one there)...
will this give me an accurate reading of the temp?
i know it wont give a reading until the engine is hot enough to open the t-stat, but once its open and flowing, is this location good enough?
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(just wanted to know if she was getting too hot or not)
My question is, i mounted the temporary temp sensor at the top of the radiator (there was a really rusted one there)...
will this give me an accurate reading of the temp?
i know it wont give a reading until the engine is hot enough to open the t-stat, but once its open and flowing, is this location good enough?
-Cheers
12-24-04, 11:29 AM
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I've installed an aftermarket temp sensor in the old style aluminum T-stat housing. It also won't show engine temp until the Tstat has opened. I'm ok with it. People say that it's a better idea to have the sensor below the t-stat incase it sticks or something, but I've never had a problem with it.
12-24-04, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeff20B
People say that it's a better idea to have the sensor below the t-stat incase it sticks or something, but I've never had a problem with it.
12-24-04, 12:05 PM
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Am I reading this right. At the top of the radiator! Thats not a temp sensor, thats the fluid level sensor. You can put one in at the drain plug at the bottom of the engine on the drivers side near the front. Its a hex screw.
12-24-04, 01:26 PM
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Yes, you can cut new NPT threads into the choke holder sensor thingie on the backside of the waterpump. Your choke won't hold its own anymore, but if you have an aftermarket carb (or a chokeless Sterling carb), it's not a problem.
I chose the t-stat cover for convenience since I also have a stock temp sensor and guage that work.
I chose the t-stat cover for convenience since I also have a stock temp sensor and guage that work.
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12-25-04, 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by John64
Am I reading this right. At the top of the radiator! Thats not a temp sensor, thats the fluid level sensor. You can put one in at the drain plug at the bottom of the engine on the drivers side near the front. Its a hex screw.
are you sure it a level sensor? (honest question)
coz the thing i pulled out of it looked a hell of a lot like a temp sensor.
what does a fluid sensor look like?
12-25-04, 12:14 AM
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It is a fluid level sensor man. Trust us. Your original temp sensor is located almost directly south of your oil filter. Its very tiny. If your engine is dirty, you might miss it. Its up and to the right of your oil press sending unit if that helps any.
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Originally Posted by John64
You can put one in at the drain plug at the bottom of the engine on the drivers side near the front. Its a hex screw.
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