Thermostat housing
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Cargo Master
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Thermostat housing
Had a few questions about the thermostat housing. First, what is the piece that screws into the side? Looks like some sort of sensor but wasn't connected to anything? (See picture) and then I plan to buy a new one. Autozone has a torqflo housing but how does that compare to the bronco graveyard one?
Tuned
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Looks like a coolant temperature sender unit. Who ever installed it didn't realize they are getting the temperature of the coolant in the hose not the coolant of the engine.
That sender should be screwed into the intake not there.
That sender should be screwed into the intake not there.
Fleet Owner
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Confirmed that it is the engine temp (coolant) sender and yes, a better location is on the intake. About $8.
If running add-on gauges, I'd put the OEM sender (or switch if an idiot light-equipped) in the water neck (as shown) and more accurate analog sender in the intake.
TIP: Drill a 1/8-inch hole on the thermostat's flange to allow trapped air to escape... and on an FE, orient that hole in the 12 o'clock position since the thermostat flange is vertical.
If running add-on gauges, I'd put the OEM sender (or switch if an idiot light-equipped) in the water neck (as shown) and more accurate analog sender in the intake.
TIP: Drill a 1/8-inch hole on the thermostat's flange to allow trapped air to escape... and on an FE, orient that hole in the 12 o'clock position since the thermostat flange is vertical.
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Originally Posted by mountain dewd
FE motor? I bought mine at Oreilly along with a 180° Murray brand thermostat.
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