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Mechanical water temp where to tap in?

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Old May 29, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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Mechanical water temp where to tap in?

So my gauges came today Mechanical everything . So I was wondering what the best place to add the sender to? I want to keep my stock electric gauge. I was thinking since I am not useing either ports on my water neck I could screw the fitting into it? From what I understand it has to be in certain areas. ideas?? Its a carbed 305 stock!
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Old May 29, 2007 | 06:19 PM
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The thermostat housing will only give you engine coolant temp when the thermostat is open. In the cross-over passage would be better.
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