Water Temp gauge not working....
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Water Temp gauge not working....
Hi- I have a 95 E350 van with a 460cid. Water temp gauge doesnt move from COLD. I removed sensor wire and grounded it, temp gauge moved right to HOT-so Im assuming gauge and sending line is good. Note: just a little bit of coolant dribbled out when original sending unit was taken out. Replaced sending unit (located near distributor and having a one wire terminal) with one from NAPA. I added coolant in expansion tank and ran engine for 15 minutes - still no movement in gauge? Any ideas why it still will not work? Is it possible it needs a Motocraft replacement part?
Ken
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Originally Posted by Ultramagdan
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No, it doesn't need a Motorcraft part. I would check check the sending unit again.
No, it doesn't need a Motorcraft part. I would check check the sending unit again.
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Coolant temp gauge...
Originally Posted by lsrx101
Yep. And make sure that you got the sender for a gauge. If they gave you the sender for a warning light the gauge will not move. Did you use teflon tape on the threads? I have seen situations where the tape electrically insulated the sender from the engine.
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Originally Posted by KenS999
Hi,
Thank you for your advice. Would I verify ground from motor to frame or motor to neg battery terminal?
Thanks,
Ken
Thank you for your advice. Would I verify ground from motor to frame or motor to neg battery terminal?
Thanks,
Ken
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I originally used the alternator bracket, which I believe is bolted to the block. Is there a definitive way to verify if the thermostat is stuck open. I get heat but it takes awhile for it to blow hot. Because I just got the van I dont know if thats a normal deal.
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Originally Posted by KenS999
I originally used the alternator bracket, which I believe is bolted to the block. Is there a definitive way to verify if the thermostat is stuck open. I get heat but it takes awhile for it to blow hot. Because I just got the van I dont know if thats a normal deal.
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