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06-05-2014, 01:27 PM | #1 |
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Gauge temperature sender
Okay, I bought an alleged gauge temp sender from LMC...threaded it into the lower t-stat housing and recorded the following temperatures (using an IR thermometer on the housing) and resistances using an ohmmeter between the connector post and the base of the sender:
Degrees. Resistance 195. 120 180. 147 150. 221 129. 285 99. 400 Now, from this site: http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/sm...?topic=25339.0 the specs for the 67-72 temp gauge are: Cold. 350 Ω Operating temp. 76 Ω Hot. 51 Ω I've checked several temp gauges that I have and they all check out according to those specs, which means that the sender I installed ain't gonna work with any of my gauge clusters...so.... Where can I get a temp sender that has the right specs????? |
06-05-2014, 01:37 PM | #2 |
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Re: Gauge temperature sender
Are you using Teflon tape? Never mind the edit, you have an I6, right? That info is helpful along with any mods you have done. Aluminum crossing brass crossing cast iron has different resistance.
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06-05-2014, 01:59 PM | #3 | |
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Re: Gauge temperature sender
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No other mods to speak of.... |
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06-05-2014, 11:08 PM | #4 |
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Re: Gauge temperature sender
Anybody?
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06-06-2014, 01:31 AM | #5 |
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Re: Gauge temperature sender
I just bought a correct sender from a company called "Lectric Limited". They specialize in older vehicles. It fixed my gauge problems.
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06-06-2014, 09:13 AM | #6 |
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