PeterK

While changing the temperature sending unit and cleaning the coolant temperature sensor the other night the two wires literally fell off my water temperature switch. Correct me if I'm wrong, but if the switch is closed at cold temps (less than 134 F), then simply leaving the switch broken (open) will only affect the distributor timing/exhaust gas return when the engine is warming up. Am I correct in that once the coolant is above 134 degrees this switch would open and behave just like a broken switch. And if I have it backwards, and the switch is open at temps less than 134 F, and closed at temps greater than 134 F, would I be able to simply ground the wire that previously connected the EGR solenoid to the temperature switch? (At least for the time being, until it is properly repaired). Link to thread with wiring diagrams:http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30273&highlight=water+temperature+switch