Engine Temp. Sending Unit locations/ports

[Boss302 22]

Ok, so after getting new gauges, Temp,Oil PSI,Voltmenter, i decided i wanted to try and use the Temp gauge, WITH my stock gauge that is Working..

 

The stock gauge TSU is front of manifold,driverside, works great, just isnt detailed, just says "TEMP" on the stock gauge, and points to "E", which is fine, runs cool. no issues..

 

The aftermarket gauge would show actual numbers...

 

i would like to install that as well, but i thought there were atleast 2 areas to hook up the TSU...cant seem to find one..

 

Question:

Does anyone have ideas or know where they hooked up a 2nd TSU for a different gauge.

 

302 2v v8 "F" code

 

thanks.

[Powershift 19]

It all depends of what type of intake manifold is on your engine. Post up some good detail pics of your intake... in front of the carb, and behind. Seeing what you have on the car is the only way to give you any info.

[Boss302 22]

It all depends of what type of intake manifold is on your engine. Post up some good detail pics of your intake... in front of the carb, and behind. Seeing what you have on the car is the only way to give you any info.

 

album:

http://imageshack.us/g/855/97489555.jpg/

 

ill look at my water pump area as well..

 

ill look at exactly which IM i have and see if i could get another one..better one..

Edited December 26, 2011 by Boss302

[Boss302 22]

the intake manifold is a Edelbrock performance 289...it was a little dirty...i guess, ill wrap all the important parts up, and pressure wash it all after i spray degrease on it first..

 

theres One port in the back behind the carb, but someone said its a vacuum port,

 

 

 

 

the album: http://imageshack.us/g/855/97489555.jpg/

the picture:http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/850/edelbrockperf289imbackp.jpg/

[LindenBruce 27]

Yes, that's an additional vacuum port. You may need to use a brass "t" fitting to be able to use your original AND aftermarket gauges at the same time. Any brake supply house or well stocked hardware store will have the fittings you need. Oil should be 1/4" pipe and water is either 3/8" or 1/2" pipe thread. You can also try a combination of 90 and 45 degree street elbows to make things work. Bruce

[Boss302 22]

Yes, that's an additional vacuum port. You may need to use a brass "t" fitting to be able to use your original AND aftermarket gauges at the same time. Any brake supply house or well stocked hardware store will have the fittings you need. Oil should be 1/4" pipe and water is either 3/8" or 1/2" pipe thread. You can also try a combination of 90 and 45 degree street elbows to make things work. Bruce

 

 

like this...

http://www.vdo-gauges.com/adapters-fittings/brass-t-adapter-1-8-27nptf.html

[LindenBruce 27]

You got it dude!!! Bruce

[Boss302 22]

just a quick question and a second look...

 

whats this circled in RED, thats attached on top the water pump...

can it come off, seeing how nothing is using it..

 

and cant i attach the Water Temp Sender unit there?

 

 

tried buying that t fitting from that VDO site, but theres NO buy option...nothing to buy it..even created an account..but, i got one from ace...the helpful place.

Edited December 27, 2011 by Boss302

[LindenBruce 27]

The fitting circled in red is for the distributor vacuum advance unit. The center port goes to the distributor. The top and bottom ports go to either a switched and non switched vacuum source. Usually one goes to direct manifold vacuum and the other end goes to a ported vacuum at the carb. it's all part of the SMOG system. If your state does not require it to be connected and functional you can use that spot for your temp sending unit.

 

Yeah, ACE would be a much better place anyway. I'm sure if VDO did sell that item it would cost three times as much as the hardware store version. Bruce

[Boss302 22]

Thank Georgia for classic and antique laws...no emissions..at all.

 

I thought that was another temp port I could use..

It was right on the water pump...

 

Thanks alot!