• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

where to plug in water temp senor??

  • Thread starter Thread starter Sa-When
  • Start date Start date May 7, 2007
S

Sa-When

New Member
Mar 4, 2007
111
0
0
May 7, 2007
#1
  • May 7, 2007
  • #1
Alright I got some gauges to put in my 89,I hooked the oil pressure gauge up and started with the water temp gauge,well I have run into a snag,the hole that holds the plug for the stock gauge is to small for the new one,,anyone got a pic of where the end of this gauge fits into the stock manifold???do I have to re tap the hole on the right side of the manifold to make it bigger???or is here somewhere else I can plug in the thermostat end?????Thanks
 

93 LX

Founding Member
Jun 2, 2000
3,081
3
0
Norwalk, CA.
May 7, 2007
#2
  • May 7, 2007
  • #2
Drill out the blank spot on the T-stat housing. I did this for my fan switch.

Allen
 

HISSIN50

"How long does it take to get help in here?
15 Year Member
Nov 29, 1999
31,179
34
129
May 7, 2007
#3
  • May 7, 2007
  • #3
You don't give info about the gauge, but it sounds like a mechanical gauge. You'd use an adapter to make it work (mech gauges generally require an adapter to hold the probe in place anyhow). The stock sending unit hole is 3/8" NPT IIRC. You will want to put your aftermarket gauge's sending unit in the stock location however - it's worth the extra effort to make it happen.

Then relocate the POS stock gauge's sending unit elsewhere (anywhere - it doesnt really even matter. ).

Good luck.
 

HISSIN50

"How long does it take to get help in here?
15 Year Member
Nov 29, 1999
31,179
34
129
May 7, 2007
#4
  • May 7, 2007
  • #4
93 LX said:
Drill out the blank spot on the T-stat housing. I did this for my fan switch.

Allen
Click to expand...

Allen, I think he's installing a temp gauge. For your fan, the stat housing works alright. If the stat sticks closed, the fan being on or off doesnt matter much. However, for a gauge, if the stat stuck closed, the reading would be real slow to reflect what happened.
 

93 LX

Founding Member
Jun 2, 2000
3,081
3
0
Norwalk, CA.
May 7, 2007
#5
  • May 7, 2007
  • #5
HISSIN50 said:
Allen, I think he's installing a temp gauge. For your fan, the stat housing works alright. If the stat sticks closed, the fan being on doesnt matter much. However, for a gauge, if the stat stuck closed, the reading would be real slow to reflect what happened.
Click to expand...


I did not know that.. thanks for the heads up!

allen
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

O
2001 mustang gt overheating
  • orinsmiley11
  • Jul 17, 2025
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
1
Views
315
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Jul 17, 2025
Noobz347
W
High Cylinder Head Temp - Not Overheating?
  • wtfwork12
  • Jun 26, 2025
  • 2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
9
Views
2K
2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk- Jul 1, 2025
wtfwork12
W
A
Resolved Fuel pressure high at 52 new FPR same thing
  • afjLX
  • Dec 28, 2024
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 3 4 5
Replies
90
Views
4K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jan 11, 2025
AeroCoupe
1
Engine Motor swap from a 2003 Explorer
  • 1996mustang new
  • Oct 9, 2025
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
7
Views
591
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Oct 16, 2025
squeak93
6
Hey all,I’m putting together a 302 for my 1968 Mustang and wanted to post the combo + some questions to make sure I’m not missing crucial
  • 68_Disgustang
  • Feb 22, 2026
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
Replies
4
Views
884
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- Jun 20, 2026
gray owl
G
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?