Lang S Ngo

US Patent:

56427174, Jul 1, 1997

Filed:

Apr 7, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/673544

Inventors:

Dale M. Gilman - Clawson MI
Lang So Ngo - Dearborn MI

Assignee:

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

F02D 700

US Classification:

123481

Abstract:

A temperature sensing system for an internal combustion engine includes a cylinder head temperature sensor. The temperature sensor has an elongate portion such that when the sensor is installed in the cylinder head, the elongate portion is axially deformed by a predetermined amount to provide a thermally conductive engagement with the cylinder head.