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Old 12-05-2006, 06:56 AM
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Good Morning:
I would be very thankful if someone could identify for me the locations and part numbers for sensors on a carburated 428FE engine for:
1.) Oil Temperature
2.) Oil Pressure
3.) Water Temperature

I have the autometer "smiths" gauges.

I thank you in advance for entertaining my quesitons.

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Water temp, right behind the thermostat on the intake manifold.

Oil pressure, On the remote filter adapter mounted to the block. There is also a small plug on the front of the block, around the corner from the filter adapter, that I THINK can be used.

Oil Temp, Oil pan
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Thank you, Burgs. Do you happen to have any part numbers or do these come with the gauges?
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This Burgs guy has his priorities right - short answers, big chests. Sorry Khan, I didn't mean to hijack your thread.

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Thanks to Susan at Southern Automotive who was dilligently trolling the FE forum. She saw my questions, called me up and got all of my questions answered.
answers were
-Sending Units should be with gauges
-Oil Pressure: Small fitting on top of oil block off plate on side of block
-Oil Temperature: On driver side of oil pan on top of “T”
-Water Temperature:Opening behind surge tank on the manifold (or you can use the one behind distributor if not running a heater)
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Susan has got it going on there, taking the extra step! I applaud your efforts!!!

Kahn, you'll most likely need the tubing and fittings for the oil pressure gauge. Kits are available locally, and offered in copper, nylon, and braided ss. I went with the braided. I couldn't see using nylon with the heat, and the copper was said to be prone to cracking.

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Susan has got it going on there, taking the extra step! I applaud your efforts!!!

Kahn, you'll most likely need the tubing and fittings for the oil pressure gauge. Kits are available locally, and offered in copper, nylon, and braided ss. I went with the braided. I couldn't see using nylon with the heat, and the copper was said to be prone to cracking.

Brian,
Susan is the best. I call her the "mistress of motors"

Brian, do you have a partnumber for kit you used?
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Susan is the best. I call her the "mistress of motors"

Brian, do you have a partnumber for kit you used?
It's Brad,... I was replying to Brian's comment above, with a big grin.

I have no part number. I know Auto meter has a kit, but I think I found mine at the local Auto Zone, where the gauges are.

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Sorry, Brad. Thank You
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