{"id":5679,"date":"2014-05-19T10:14:19","date_gmt":"2014-05-19T15:14:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jimmypribble.com\/blog\/?p=5679"},"modified":"2022-05-25T13:35:18","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T18:35:18","slug":"boss-ch-16-ford-racing-gauge-pod-part-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jimmypribble.com\/blog\/2014\/05\/boss-ch-16-ford-racing-gauge-pod-part-3\/","title":{"rendered":"(Boss Ch.16) Innovate Gauges, Part 3"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
In which I finally get my Innovate water temp gauge to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Warning!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
In concept, this is a very easy job. But visibility and room to work is very limited. I cut my hands up and just generally found this job to be a pain. Also, because you are screwing a fitting into the block, you run the risk of not making a watertight seal and worse, you could cross-thread or strip the threads in the block. This is unlikely to happen if you are careful, but it is a risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Part 1: Installation of Ford Racing Gauge Pod and multi-function Innovate gauges. Part 2: Installation of Innovate Data Logger. Part 3: Installation of water temp sensor for the Innovate water temp gauge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the driver’s side of the 5.0 Coyote\/Roadrunner block is a port for an optional engine block heater. Using an adapter fitting, a water temp sensor can be screwed into this port. The sensor cable runs very close to the headers, so the use of a protective heat sleeve is recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tools and Supplies:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A 14 mm internal hex socket isn’t something that everyone has in their toolbox, so make sure you get that ahead of time. Get the proper Motorcraft coolant, too. Here is what you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10 mm socket<\/li>
14 mm hex drain plug socket<\/li>
High-temp RTV<\/li>
Motorcraft coolant (check your owner’s manual)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Parts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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3\/4″ NPT x 1\/8″ FNPT Hex Bushing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The key to this project is this adapter fitting. This should work for most applications, but please check your sensor thread size and get the proper fitting. I also recommend a protective heat sheath and stainless steel ties. A complete parts list is at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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