ECT sensor in Explorer heater tubes ?

[Rox Crusher]

Guys, I have searched for about an hour now trying to find a post I saw a few weeks back on this subject and can't find it.

The ECT interferes with the distributor when mounted in the stock location on the Explorer heater tubes.

Somebody had come up with a 90 degree fitting that allowed the ECT to be mounted vertical in order to solve it.

Anybody remember that thread or post ?

Thanks in advance !

 

[br0nc0xrapt0r]

Guys, I have searched for about an hour now trying to find a post I saw a few weeks back on this subject and can't find it.

The ECT interferes with the distributor when mounted in the stock location on the Explorer heater tubes.

Somebody had come up with a 90 degree fitting that allowed the ECT to be mounted vertical in order to solve it.

Anybody remember that thread or post ?

Thanks in advance !

I have a stock 95 5.0 and it's not in the way, Maybe if nothing else works you could swap the tubes.

 

[WorkerBee]

I drilled and tapped the top of the tube and plugged the side with an Allen head plug. I got the idea on here and it works great. I can get you a close up picture if you need. The harness might be a little tight but mine barely made it. It is very similar to how a mustang tube would be except the sensor ends up slightly farther forward.

 

[Rox Crusher]

I drilled and tapped the top of the tube and plugged the side with an Allen head plug. I got the idea on here and it works great. I can get you a close up picture if you need. The harness might be a little tight but mine barely made it. It is very similar to how a mustang tube would be except the sensor ends up slightly farther forward.

This is what I did with mine.

I am helping a guy do his and I like the idea of this 90 degree adapter (if I can find it).

 

[Z Bronco]

Here are some pics of what I am doing and I got the idea off of this board.

 

[boonz28]

I think you're talking about my build thread.

3/8" MIP X 3/8" FIP 90* fitting. I got it at Lowes.

 

[airbur]

Or you could just use Mustang tubes.....

 

[Rox Crusher]

I think you're talking about my build thread.

3/8" MIP X 3/8" FIP 90* fitting. I got it at Lowes.

WINNER WINNER, CHICKEN DINNER !

Thank you very much !

 

[Rox Crusher]

Or you could just use Mustang tubes.....

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we already have the Explorer tubes, etc and I knew I didn't dream this street elbow solution up

 

[airbur]

Yea.....I figured. That elbow should work good.