4.9L Temp Gauge
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From: Greenville, KY
4.9L Temp Gauge
I'm wanting to install a temp. gauge & not depend on the factory gauge. Can I leave the factory gauge in & install the new gauge in another location. The thermostat housing doesn't have a threaded plug so I can't go there. Is there any other locations on the block?
I seen a thread about a T that slips into the heater hose line but the directions with the guages says they must be mounted where water circulates around the probe to get accurate temp. Using a T the probe wouldn't reach to the circulating water. I know it probably wouldn't matter that much but the reason for a temp gauge is to know the accurate temp.
Is the temp sending unit located on the passenger side of the motor toward the rear of the engine about 1/2 way down the block?
Thanks, James
I seen a thread about a T that slips into the heater hose line but the directions with the guages says they must be mounted where water circulates around the probe to get accurate temp. Using a T the probe wouldn't reach to the circulating water. I know it probably wouldn't matter that much but the reason for a temp gauge is to know the accurate temp.
Is the temp sending unit located on the passenger side of the motor toward the rear of the engine about 1/2 way down the block?
Thanks, James
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From: Redmond, WA
Originally Posted by 870
another location. The thermostat housing doesn't have a threaded plug so I can't go there.
If you're looking for an accurate reading, find a housing with a threaded plug. Or make a plug yourself!
