KIT-GASKET 3496987 - Caterpillar

Sensor Locations and Sensor Functions
Coolant Temperature Sender
The coolant temperature sender is mounted horizontally in the water outlet manifold. The water outlet manifold is on the top front of the engine.The coolant temperature sender sends an analog signal to the instrument panel. The final readout is in the form of an analog gauge.Coolant Temperature Switch
The coolant temperature switch is mounted horizontally in the water outlet manifold. The coolant temperature switch is located on the top left of the front of the cylinder head.The coolant temperature switch monitors engine coolant temperature. A warning lamp on the instrument panel will be illuminated when the temperature is too high. An audible alarm will also sound when the temperature is too high.Oil Pressure Switch
The oil pressure switch is located in the middle of the cylinder block on the left side.The oil pressure switch performs two functions. The oil pressure switch will illuminate a warning lamp on the instrument panel when the oil pressure is too low. The oil pressure switch also sends an analog signal to the oil pressure gauge on the instrument panel. An audible alarm will also sound when the temperature is too high.