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63BlueMGB
Nick B
Kansas City, Mo.
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01/16/2011 05:17PM

Main British Car:
1963 MGB

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Using the stock temp gauge with a 5.0
Posted by: 63BlueMGB
Date: September 25, 2014 09:02PM

My question is just as the title says, I want to use the stock oil/temperature gauge I have figured out how to use the stock oil part of the gauge, However I do not know where to tap into the engine coolant system on a 1990 5.0 mustang engine. I could tap into the coolant passage on the intake where a temperature sensor already exist, I could go between the engine and the heater core or I could go up by the radiator. Where do I tap into the coolant system and why? What location gives me the best indication of engine temperature.

Thanks again in advance for any help that is suggested.


ex-tyke
Graham Creswick
Chatham, Ontario, Canada
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10/25/2007 11:17AM

Main British Car:
1976 MGB Ford 302

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Re: Using the stock temp gauge with a 5.0
Posted by: ex-tyke
Date: September 25, 2014 09:36PM

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I could tap into the coolant passage on the intake where a temperature sensor already exist....
You've answered your own question - it's where the system coolant runs the hottest ...right before the thermostat!


63BlueMGB
Nick B
Kansas City, Mo.
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01/16/2011 05:17PM

Main British Car:
1963 MGB

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Re: Using the stock temp gauge with a 5.0
Posted by: 63BlueMGB
Date: September 25, 2014 09:50PM

Thank you I was thinking that was the best spot, However, I was not sure and wanted someone to confirm it for me. Thank you!
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