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Stang_ROTY · 07-24-2001, 08:58 PM

I was at the dealer picking up my power steering return line and MAF bracket when I asked about the ECT sensor. They showed me a lovely diagram and that's when I knew I needed them connected to my EFI harness and plugged into the manifold. But where do they go exactly. I have a Edelbrock 5.8 truck lower manifold and there is a nice spot between injector 6 & 7 and in the back by the PCV valve where it looks like it might fit. The problem is I need to take the upper off to put it in by the injectors. Should I a) cut the line and run extra line towards the back to avoid taking off the upper manifold and ruining my gasket, or b) take the manifold off and plug it where the wires would reach? Also, will these help my engine run correctly? I thought that maybe without them a error msg would be sent to the computer. I still have one plug open on the pass. side of the harness. Must be for the cannister, right?

07-24-2001, 08:58 PM	#1
Stang_ROTY Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Berkshire County - Massachusetts Posts: 735	Got the ACT & ECT sensors. Where do they plug into and will it help me get started? I was at the dealer picking up my power steering return line and MAF bracket when I asked about the ECT sensor. They showed me a lovely diagram and that's when I knew I needed them connected to my EFI harness and plugged into the manifold. But where do they go exactly. I have a Edelbrock 5.8 truck lower manifold and there is a nice spot between injector 6 & 7 and in the back by the PCV valve where it looks like it might fit. The problem is I need to take the upper off to put it in by the injectors. Should I a) cut the line and run extra line towards the back to avoid taking off the upper manifold and ruining my gasket, or b) take the manifold off and plug it where the wires would reach? Also, will these help my engine run correctly? I thought that maybe without them a error msg would be sent to the computer. I still have one plug open on the pass. side of the harness. Must be for the cannister, right?