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TheGreenCoyote · 11-02-2010, 12:18 AM

How/where do I find the correct female connector for this type of temp sending unit for my '73 Chevy 350?

Thanks!

-Scott

3r!c84 · 11-02-2010, 12:23 AM

the adapter you mean? to put it in a bigger hole?

i had this problem. go to your local hardwear store they got what you need.

TheGreenCoyote · 11-02-2010, 12:38 AM

No, I have a bare wire end that sends the info to the temp gauge that needs to be connected to the nail head type male connector on the sending unit. Originally, it was a strange plastic piece that slides over the nail head piece. I tried just wrapping the wire around the connector and it does send the temp to the gauge but the wire keeps falling off.

SuperNova22 · 11-02-2010, 12:47 AM

Any local parts store will have that female terminal end connector. Its very common. You could probably even get the connector at Radio Shack.

TheGreenCoyote · 11-02-2010, 12:49 AM

Oh okay Ill give it a shot. Thanks for the quick reply.

silvereagle07 · 11-02-2010, 09:12 AM

Those connector ends use to come with the aftermarket senders.

Slonaker · 11-02-2010, 09:59 AM

I just used a crimp on female spade connector. I loosened it up with a small screwdriver until it had a snug fit on the end of the sensor. It has been like that for 5+ years with no problems.

Slonaker

babyJay · 11-02-2010, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slonaker

I just used a crimp on female spade connector. I loosened it up with a small screwdriver until it had a snug fit on the end of the sensor. It has been like that for 5+ years with no problems.

Slonaker

This is what I use as well.

85gmcguy · 11-02-2010, 11:25 AM

I couldn't find one locally, but this guy has them and just about any other one you need.

http://www.repairconnector.com/

Pretty easy to deal with.

TheWhiteElephant · 11-02-2010, 08:58 PM

Napa has them. Just picked up a pack of them yesterday.

hlp-3 · 11-03-2010, 01:27 PM

This is where I have been buying my Delphi/Packard connectors:
http://www.pcsconnectors.com/

Here is the one for the temp. sending unit: http://www.pcsconnectors.com/2962965.aspx

and the appropriate terminal: http://www.pcsconnectors.com/2965142.aspx

The shipping is probably not worth it for a small order though.

11-02-2010, 12:18 AM	#1
TheGreenCoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Elgin/Austin, Texas Posts: 176	Temp sending unit question How/where do I find the correct female connector for this type of temp sending unit for my '73 Chevy 350? Thanks! -Scott Attached Images

11-02-2010, 12:23 AM	#2
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Temp sending unit question the adapter you mean? to put it in a bigger hole? i had this problem. go to your local hardwear store they got what you need. __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

11-02-2010, 12:38 AM	#3
TheGreenCoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Elgin/Austin, Texas Posts: 176	Re: Temp sending unit question No, I have a bare wire end that sends the info to the temp gauge that needs to be connected to the nail head type male connector on the sending unit. Originally, it was a strange plastic piece that slides over the nail head piece. I tried just wrapping the wire around the connector and it does send the temp to the gauge but the wire keeps falling off.

11-02-2010, 12:47 AM	#4
SuperNova22 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hollister, Ca Posts: 53	Re: Temp sending unit question Any local parts store will have that female terminal end connector. Its very common. You could probably even get the connector at Radio Shack. Last edited by SuperNova22; 11-02-2010 at 12:47 AM.

11-02-2010, 12:49 AM	#5
TheGreenCoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Elgin/Austin, Texas Posts: 176	Re: Temp sending unit question Oh okay Ill give it a shot. Thanks for the quick reply.

11-02-2010, 09:12 AM	#6
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Temp sending unit question Those connector ends use to come with the aftermarket senders. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

11-02-2010, 09:59 AM	#7
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Temp sending unit question I just used a crimp on female spade connector. I loosened it up with a small screwdriver until it had a snug fit on the end of the sensor. It has been like that for 5+ years with no problems. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

11-02-2010, 11:25 AM	#9
85gmcguy Plays with trucks Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 433	Re: Temp sending unit question I couldn't find one locally, but this guy has them and just about any other one you need. http://www.repairconnector.com/ Pretty easy to deal with. __________________ Gary My Dad's Old Truck 1985

11-02-2010, 08:58 PM	#10
TheWhiteElephant God is good! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 689	Re: Temp sending unit question Napa has them. Just picked up a pack of them yesterday.

11-03-2010, 01:27 PM	#11
hlp-3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 64	Re: Temp sending unit question This is where I have been buying my Delphi/Packard connectors: http://www.pcsconnectors.com/ Here is the one for the temp. sending unit: http://www.pcsconnectors.com/2962965.aspx and the appropriate terminal: http://www.pcsconnectors.com/2965142.aspx The shipping is probably not worth it for a small order though. __________________ ________________ 2007 Trailblazer SS 1996 Corvette (sold) 1987 Silverado LWB (R20) 1985 Silverado SWB (C10) 1973 Nova SS 1965 Chevy C-10 SWB (sold)



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