To find it, you'll need to:
1. Identify your engine: Check your vehicle's documentation or the engine block itself for markings indicating the engine size and type.
2. Consult a repair manual: A repair manual specific to your year, make, model, and engine will show you a diagram with the exact location of the ECT sensor. Chilton's and Haynes manuals are readily available.
3. Look near the thermostat housing: The ECT sensor is often located near the thermostat housing on the engine block or intake manifold. It's usually a single-wire or two-wire sensor, sometimes with a single connector.
4. Look for a sensor with one or two wires: The sensor will be a relatively small cylindrical device, often threaded into the engine block.
Caution: Be careful when working near hot engine components. Let the engine cool completely before attempting to locate the sensor.
Without knowing the specific engine in your 1984 Chevy pickup, I cannot give you a precise location. Using the steps above will be necessary to find it.