Where do you get another water temp port

[Marcos]

I have a 94 5.7, where do you get another port so I can run a temp switch to run my electric fan? The one on the intake manifold is already taken or something, I notice one on the head that is being used too. Are there any others? I was using a fan controller but the temp probe kind and it took a **** on me, so right now I am using a manual switch, but I just want it to run on a temp switch.

What can I do?

 

[Fast 95]

Is there a plug between and below 1&3 exhaust ports on the head, if so you can put it there.

 

[Marcos]

Its being used already

 

[Fast 95]

Not sure then, the 95 uses a probe that fit in the fins of the radiator.
This is the one i have.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLX-30332/

 

[Aloicious]

There is a plug on each head, one is between 1&3 exhaust ports, theres also one on the opposite head between the 6 & 8 exhaust ports. its probably sealed with a pipe plug. it may be kinda dirty and hard to find as well since the truck is older. but you'll need a 5/16 square pipe plug socket to get it out. for me it was a pain to try and find one, but harbor freight had a set with the correct size in it. I can't find it on their website now though. also use some PB blaster or something to help when you try to take it off.

if that doesn't work for you, you can get thermostat housings which have a threaded port cast into them.

 

[hquick]

if that doesn't work for you, you can get thermostat housings which have a threaded port cast into them.

Yep....that's what I was going to suggest. They have 2 threaded ports in them.

 

[Marcos]

There is a plug on each head, one is between 1&3 exhaust ports, theres also one on the opposite head between the 6 & 8 exhaust ports. its probably sealed with a pipe plug. it may be kinda dirty and hard to find as well since the truck is older. but you'll need a 5/16 square pipe plug socket to get it out. for me it was a pain to try and find one, but harbor freight had a set with the correct size in it. I can't find it on their website now though. also use some PB blaster or something to help when you try to take it off.

if that doesn't work for you, you can get thermostat housings which have a threaded port cast into them.

Yep....that's what I was going to suggest. They have 2 threaded ports in them.

Too bad my alternator is in the way, thats the way I wanted to run it to begin with but couldn't find a housing that would work/

 

[DRAGGIN95]

Yes, mine was in the passenger side head in the unused port also.

 

[Marcos]

Okay, thanks I see it now

 

[Mike]

Upper rad hose.