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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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Temperature Gauge/Sender not working

I have a 1988 F150 with a 302. What I need to know is the location of BOTH temperature sending units. I have changed the one right behind the thermostat housing (the one with 2 wires). The other one that has been mentioned, is the one that I'm not sure of. The two places that I think could be the other sender are between the #2 and #4 injectors (driver's side 2 front cylinders) on the intake manifold w/2 wires or the other place at the left front corner of the intake manifold (driver's side) w/1 wire. If someone could help me with this, I would really appreciate it. If you may have a picture or a diagram, that would probably help alot. Thanks!
 
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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 10:23 PM
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Okay, I hate it when guys who do not know, try to answer. At the risk of now being "one of those guys" but only because no one else has answered, here we go.

I have a '91 EFI with the 351W which is similar to but obviously not the same as your 302. The Temerature Sending Unit (one wire) is very close to the Temperature Sensor (two wires). Mine was right behind and to the left (driver's side) of the distibutor. You have to look close as it is sort of hiding.

Hope this helps;let me know.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 10:54 PM
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 04:08 PM
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Thank you guys very much.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 06:44 PM
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I also am not sure but the one on the intake is the intake air temp sensor.
 
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I also am not sure but the one on the intake is the intake air temp sensor.

You are correct:

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