Mechanical Water temp gauge

[deftsound]

well i finally got that bolt plug out of the driver side of the block just to find out the damn water temp sender bottomed out in the hole....

Where in the hell am i gonna put this thing?

Also, the T adaptor is out of the question i had it rigged like that and the readings were waaaaaaaaay off.....

 

[04gtboy]

u need a adapter screws in the block and the sensor goes in it .Take ur plug to a autoparts store for right size . Most sensors wont screw in the hole and seal there bevealed and have to seat into the fitting or hole size adapter

 

[deftsound]

hmm ok thanks

 

[racefan99]

Did you ever resolve the sending unit problem? I'm fighting this right now ((stock 2004 Mustang GT 4.6L) trying to find a spot to install the sending unit for an Autometer mechanical water temp gauge. I tried the T fitting with the stock sender, readings way off. Also heard the sending unit will bottom out if installed in the hole in the driver's side of the block back by the tranny.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Rick