[GKSRalley74]

Hi folks!

I just bought my dream car - a 74 Challenger Rally. It has a 360. I need to fix the temperature gauge. I'm not much of a mechanic but I intend to learn. Can any one please tell me where the temperature sending unit is located on the engine?

Thanks,
GK

 

[bad8nti]

Hello from Strasburg, VA

Hello and Welcome to the 'Z' from the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. :4-wavey: Enjoy your Ride and the Site! You'll find some knowledgeable and friendly people to answer your questions or just entertain you. Glad you could join us!

If I'm not mistaken, it's on the Intake Manifold just to the left(looking from the front of the car) of the Thermostat Housing.

 

[TJGS]

:Racing: Hello and Welcome to the "Z Family" from Wyandotte Michigan !!! :Racing:

 

[Sweden]

Welcome

Hi and a warm welcome to the forum.

 

[Coyote]

Welcome to the Z from New Mexico! You have found the absolute best spot for a Challenger lover to be except for behind the wheel! E

 

[jklotz10]

Hello & welcome from WI!

 

[TikiMan]

Welcome to the Z from FL. Lots of great info here. Enjoy !

 

[jkelly16]

Welcome to the Z from NC! Glad you joined, enjoy the site!

 

[70barcuda]

Welcome to the forum, I used to have a 74 Cuda 360, I enjoyed the heck out of that car. :smileup:

 

[Northernhawk]

welcome to the Z...good luck with your repair

 

[cdahl383]

Welcome to the forum!

I'm guessing the sensor is either in the intake manifold somewhere or possibly in one of the heads. On my old Chevy it's in the intake manifold screwed into one of the ports. Should be easy to remove, but might want to drain some of the anti-freeze out so it doesn't make a mess when you unscrew it.

I have an aftermarket gauge, but maybe the stock one is similar. The wire running out from the gauge to the sensor under the hood has some metal wrapping twirled around it the whole way, it's definitely different than say the oil pressure line or other electrical wiring under the hood. Might be a good way to trace it if you're not sure.

Make sure you put some teflon tape on the threads whenever you go to put it back in, helps keep things sealed up and prevents leaking, etc. You can probably use some sort of sealant as well but I always had good luck with teflon tape.

 

[Dodgeguy]

Welcome from AZ.

 

[BAD GRANDPA]

Welcome from Illinois.-:wavey:

 

[KeysB5Blue]

Welcome to the Z from Key West! Enjoy!

 

[challengerfan56]

Hello and Welcome to the “Z” from Pittsburgh, PA! Congratulations to you on the Challenger!

 

[beas62]

Welcome from Louisiana. Can't wait to see pictures of your baby.

 

[Dirtkicker]

Welcome to the Z from South Carolina.