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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: 81bird on May 12, 2010, 11:42:26 PM

Title: water temp gauge
Post by: 81bird on May 12, 2010, 11:42:26 PM
Hey guys i got a aftermarket water temp gauge i wanna put in the tbird. Where do i hook it up? Does it hook into the intake manifold? Btw its a 1981 tbird with a carb 302.
Title: water temp gauge
Post by: Kitz Kat on May 13, 2010, 03:06:34 AM
Yes it goes in the intake. An ideal spot would me in the thermostat housing, you can get new ones with a sensor hole in them.
Title: water temp gauge
Post by: 81bird on May 13, 2010, 09:58:49 PM
tried there and the sending unit would touch the thermostat...
Title: water temp gauge
Post by: thunderjet302 on May 14, 2010, 02:14:57 PM
Put it near the front of the intake on the driver's side. That's where the factory put it;)