This is probably a dumb question, but does the temp sensor reading affect whether or not ECU tells the system to run rich? I'm talking specifically about the sensor that produces the temperature reading in the dash. For example, if it was completely unhooked or for whatever reason always read super low, would the carb run rich all the time? I'm just curious...

Along those lines, where do most of you see the temp at in the dash? I used to be 50-66% up, replaced the thermostat, and now it always seems to be 20% or so. Thanks!

This is specifically on a Gen I. Thanks!