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  1. garystocker

    Where do I go through the fire wall to hook up the OP and Temp to the block?

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  2. garystocker

    Where do I go through the fire wall to hook up the OP and Temp to the block?

    Funny. :) All is working, but the adapter I need to mount the temp sensor is coming in the mail tomorrow...I have it tie wrapped up near where it goes and it was hot in the engine bay while I was driving so I could see the gauge works. I read 150* Volt reading was steady at 13.5 and oil...
  3. garystocker

    is coolant drainage necessary for temperature sender removal?

    Np
  4. garystocker

    computer uses different sender for ecu temp?

    thanks
  5. garystocker

    computer uses different sender for ecu temp?

    Can I get rid of the stock sender when installing a mechanical temp gauge and leave the elec. connector tied up. Or does the computer use it to know when to go from closed to open loop? Or does the computer use a different one somewhere else for that purpose?
  6. garystocker

    5.0 Question

    I did get my car used...
  7. garystocker

    FMS mechanical temp gauge comes with wrong fittings??!!?

    Directions say to remove sending unit and install a 'mounting adapter'. Theirs is 1/2" where is would thread into the block. It says 'aftermarket adapter required for engins with 3/8" sending unit hole diameter. I guess home depot will have a 3/8 adapter...right? Is that what they mean by...
  8. garystocker

    Where do I go through the fire wall to hook up the OP and Temp to the block?

    Wtf The mechanical temp gauge comes with a 1/2 " "mounting adaptor" and the directions say an "aftermarket adapter" is required on engines with a 3/8" hole for the sending unit. Will a home depot have one? It's a brass fitting which is 1/2" on one side (I need 3/8) and the other side is a...
  9. garystocker

    Where do I go through the fire wall to hook up the OP and Temp to the block?

    Thanks guys. I have to say. You two are invaluable. Very helpful. You are both greatly appreciated! I'm off to finish up. I'll let you know tomorrow how it all turns out. Thanks for the prompt responses allowing me to get back to work before it gets too ungodly late!
  10. garystocker

    Where do I go through the fire wall to hook up the OP and Temp to the block?

    I am happy to hear I had the same idea (to go through steering boot )as you did Hissin! I must be thinking correctly for a change!
  11. garystocker

    Where do I go through the fire wall to hook up the OP and Temp to the block?

    yes yes yes mechanical temp gauge! I did not even consider that an electric gauge would be as you describe! Sorry! What if I run short?? I did notice the OP tubing is as long as the Mechanical water from gauge to element. (Looked like 6')
  12. garystocker

    Where do I go through the fire wall to hook up the OP and Temp to the block?

    Have you seen a temp gauge? On the opposite end of the gauge is a element which sticks into the coolant in place of the stock sender and it has a bug honkin' nut to secure it to the block. The directions say to cut a 7/8" hole for the nut to pass and they supplied a grommet to put in the...
  13. garystocker

    Where do I go through the fire wall to hook up the OP and Temp to the block?

    I should mention I am installing a pillar triple gauge mount and am 1/2 way done... Just want to know where to drill through the firewall...and if you think my idea of going through rubber is good. thanks
  14. garystocker

    Where do I go through the fire wall to hook up the OP and Temp to the block?

    I was thinking of cutting the rubber that the steering collumn goes through to put the tubing and grommet in or maybe through the rubber grommet on the upper driver's side that has the harness going through it. I can't see where to drill. It it necessary to find a metal spot to drill...
  15. garystocker

    5.0 Question

    I have a 1987 5.0 LX hatch 5 spd and it came with 3.27's which I have hanging on my wall since I swapped them out for 3.73
  16. garystocker

    Where did you decide to attach your FMS Voltmeter"s power and light wires?

    Hissin I am grateful for your replies...I got the lights to work with wires in with the radio fuse to power voltmeter and lights dim nicely with the wire in #13 like you said.
  17. garystocker

    Where did you decide to attach your FMS Voltmeter"s power and light wires?

    Pillar cover and gauges in, lights work now: where to go through the fire wall? Where do I go through the fire wall to hook up the OP and Temp to the block? I was thinking of cutting the rubber that the steering collumn goes through or the rubber grommet on the upper driver's side that has...
  18. garystocker

    is coolant drainage necessary for temperature sender removal?

    thanks...
  19. garystocker

    is coolant drainage necessary for temperature sender removal?

    If I just take it out...will a ton of coolant leak out, or is ir high enough on the engine to prevent that?
  20. garystocker

    5.0 Question

    I'm not sure what you mean by what did the stock 5.0 have...but here goes: 86 had 200 HP restrictive heads(lower HP higher torque though that year) flatop pistons requireing notching for valve clearence in aftermarket heads and cam. 3.27 gears in an 8.8 w/5 spd 87= better heads and...
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