64 Ford 4000 Temp Gauge

[Big_Tex]

I am trying to install a new temp gauge but the previos owner cut the cable to the block. I have been unable to find where to hook into the block for the temp sensor. Does anyone know where this would go or have a pic or diagram?

 

[ford farm boy]

I have a 72 ford 2000 and the temp sensor is on the front of engine right above the water pump. Hope this helps

 

[Big_Tex]

I will look there this afternoon and see if I can locate it on the front of the engine

 

[Big_Tex]

I didnt see it up on the front of the engine. Any other ideas on where the original would have been?

 

[jinman]

I believe it is the same place as on my NAA model. That would be on the right side of the engine near the rear, just in front of the battery box. I'll check for sure and post back in the morning.

EDIT: Yes, its at the rear of the engine head inline with the spark plugs and just in front of the battery box. The original probably had a bulb in the engine and flexible metal tubing running up to the gage wrapped in a wire spiral for protection.

 

[Big_Tex]

I will look there this afternoon and let you know if I am able to locate it.

 

[jinman]

I will look there this afternoon and let you know if I am able to locate it.

Here's a scan of a photo showing power steering components, but it also shows the location of the temperature probe (circled in red).

 

[Big_Tex]

I looked there and did not see anything. I removed the battery and looked all across the back of the engine and did not see anything that resembled access to the block. Everything else on the diagram you posted looks identical to my engine except that component

 

[jinman]

I had a '64 Ford 4000 industrial and I swear the temperature probe was right there on the back of the head. as shown in the photo. Your profile says you have a '68 4000 Industrial. Is it possible you have a typo in your thread title? If your tractor is a '68, it might have a different head without the port for the temperature probe.

BTW: Are you aware that the temperature probe and gage are NOT electrical? There is a bulb that screws into the head and a tube that runs up to the gage. If there is anything electrical, it might be a light that can be installed into the gage for night viewing. If your gage was removed, the head might just have a plug installed where the bulb previously was.

 

[Big_Tex]

It is a 4000 industrial 4cyl gas with SOS transmission. I am looking for a plug that would fit the new sensor that is a replacemnt for the the 64 4000 that I purchased online. I did see a bolt on the back of the engine but it did not look large enough to house the sensor unit.

I will take some pictures tommorow and post them