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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 08:38 AM
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engine temp gauge

alright guys, my engine temp guage in my truck doesnt like to work, so i figured i would just wire it from the sensor to a new one. will a water temp guage work if i use it because a guy told me it would, but i wasnt completley sure. also is the sensor for it located on the manifold or somewhere else on the motor? thanks
 
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Depends on the motor, the dash gauge sensor is in front of #5 injector(front drivers side) on the V8's while on the I6 it's down under the intake manifold on the side of the block.
 
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its an 87 f250 with a carburated 302
 
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Gauge sensor will still be on the intake since the water passage is the same for carb and EFI motors, it's likely on the thermostat housing but could also be in the same spot as the EFI dash sensor, look for a single wire with a right angle boot that is pushed on a stud in the sensor.
 
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i found that elbow, theres 2 other threaded holes too, idk if i should just rewire it to work on the normal gauge or just buy one and wire it into that
 
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