SoCalManche

My bad, I meant to say it's in the head. I can go snag a picture.

Unfortunately, this is not the case. The sensor I have is mounted on the rear of the block, and connects via a single, purple wire that can just be popped off. Maybe I'm a fool, and this is the wrong sensor I'm talking about, but if it is wrong, I can NOT find that actual coolant temperature sensor where other's have said it was. Not on the intake, not on the front of the block next to thermostat, nowhere!

Hey there folks, After much research that has been like pulling teeth, I decided to finally create a Comanche Club account and just ask this myself. A lot of info regarding the Comanches I find is either in regards to the 4.0 models or anything besides the 1986 model. This leads me to believe that the 1986 is a Unicorn model? Anytime I pop the hood, a lot of the time whatever is referenced that I'm trying to swap/mod/upgrade/etc. is not the same for my 'manche. I run a 1986 Renix Comanche 2.5L 4x4. My current issue is figuring out which Coolant Temperature Sensor is correct to use when replacing at the rear driver's side block location. I've seen a few that are identical, and am trying to be pointed in the right direction. Would also love to see if anyone has any threads they could link that deal with the '86 specifically, as the configuration just seems to be a tad different than that of the '87+. Feel free to correct me on anything. I'm just trying to navigate these forums, as well as my truck, in a much more efficient manner. Thanks!