1136 Sensor Adapters

Adapters for mounting the retained Ford® engine coolant temperature, oil temperature and oil pressure sensors on a Cummins® engine.

Kit components

ItemUsed for
2 bushingsFord engine coolant temperature and oil temperature sensors
Straight thread adapter and 45-degree fittingFord oil pressure sensor. The 45-degree fitting is optional; see Oil pressure sensor placement.

Two brass temperature sensor bushings, oil pressure adapter and 45-degree fitting

Important: Apply thread sealer to the bushings before installing.

Brass bushing installed in a coolant port with thread sealer

Coolant and oil temperature sensors: 1989–2002 Cummins engines

Install the Ford coolant and oil temperature sensors in the ports above and below the thermostat housing, shown by the arrows.

Ports above and below the thermostat housing on a 1989–2002 Cummins

Note: The oil temperature sensor goes into the coolant jacket. This satisfies the Ford electronics.

Coolant and oil temperature sensors: Common Rail Cummins engines

Install both the oil and coolant temperature sensors in the coolant ports on top of the cylinder head. Use either of the ports shown by the arrows.

Coolant ports on top of a Common Rail Cummins cylinder head

Note: The oil temperature sensor goes into the coolant jacket. This satisfies the Ford electronics.

Oil pressure sensor: 12-Valve, 24-Valve and Common Rail Cummins engines

The Ford oil pressure fitting replaces the plugged 1/8" threaded port next to the turbo oil feed line on top of the Cummins oil filter housing.

Top of the Cummins oil filter housing with sensor port and turbo feed line

Note: The 45-degree fitting is optional and depends on which port is used on top of the oil filter housing. On some housings the turbo oil feed line and sensor ports are flipped. If needed, install the 45-degree elbow into the oil filter housing first, then add the straight thread adapter. This lets the sensor clear the exhaust manifold.