Where do I install a mechanical water temperature gauge at?

1990 CHEVROLET 1500
270,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MAGGEY SPENCE
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My temperature sensor is all out of wack. I want to bypass it and just use a mechanical one, but not sure where to install it at.
I have a 1990 Chevy Scottsdale v8 305 small block, 4x4 .
Jul 5, 2022 at 10:54 AM
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There should be an open water port plug at the front of the intake manifold, if you upload a pic of that area. I will try to walk you through the installation. Check out the diagrams below and follow the red arrows.
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Jul 6, 2022 at 10:32 AM
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