Mechanical water temp gauge...

[EBEX99]

Where do i insert a mechanical water temp gauge on a 5.0? got one for free

 

[Maniak]

I always put the water temp sending unit into the heater hose as it comes out of the head. That way its measuring the heat of the water as it comes out of the engine and not picking up the heat of the manifold itself.

This is assuming you don't have a dead head heater hose setup. Older vehicles just block the heater hose when your not using the heater. Newer ones bypass the heater core but allow the water to continue to flow back into the motor which is IIRC how it is on your X.

~Mark

 

[EBEX99]

like use a t fitting? i actually have my heater core bypassed im too lazy to fix my blend door. lol

 

[Maniak]

Yup.

Here is a pic of one you can buy from summit.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-2280/?rtype=10

I've also made one using galvanized pipe barbed fittings, drill and a tap. So far it hasn't rusted but its only been in there a few years.

~Mark