Radiator Hose Temp Sensor Adaptor

Red's '72 Dart said

This what I did on my 318.
Just did a little massaging!
Works great and no leaks.

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Wouldn't the thermostat need to be above the sensor? If the adapter is above the thermostat, then the water temp being measured by the sensor isn't really the engine water temp until the thermostat opens, right?

Travis