Vortec Temp sending unit???????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Luckymic34 · 04-03-2002, 08:44 PM

Someone had the same question as me a couple of days ago. I cant seem to find a temp sending unit that will fit and work with my guage. Does anyone make an adapter or something. The hole where it goes is smaller, and if you try to buy the correct one for the year of the heads they are for computer crap. Need help soon! Really would like to see if the Vortec heads make any differance

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68 custom stepside
350 with Carter 650, Weiand intake, HEI,
Crane Enegizer 266 cam, Headmen headers
40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot
2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter,
4.10 gears
Virginia Beach, VA by way of
Houston, TX

Longhorn Man · 04-03-2002, 09:14 PM

How about in the intake, is there a fitting that is old style in size?

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

vcrazy8 · 04-03-2002, 11:21 PM

I have a performer rpm vortec, it has the correct fitting by the waterneck

Luckymic34 · 04-04-2002, 10:13 AM

I guess I'll just put it in the intake. Sure wont look as nice. I could've swore someone said the had an adaptor though

SoCal71K20 · 04-04-2002, 10:42 AM

Someone had the same question a few days ago.
I have the same heads on a 71 K20 that I need
to get a sending unit for.I can't remember
whose reply it was, but they used a sending
unit for a 1987 chevy car or truck from Kragen's.Said it worked great.I have not tried that yet.

Luckymic34 · 04-04-2002, 05:55 PM

Went to Home Depot and got an "adaptor" for about $1.50 . I'm going to try to put it in tomorrow, I'll post the results of the entire stock to Vortec head swap tomorrow.

SoCal71K20 · 04-05-2002, 01:16 AM

Good deal LuckyMic,I also bought fittings
from the local Home Depot, then got home
and found out I didn't have enough clearance
with my headers.Really like to find another
sending unit.

SoCal71K20 · 04-25-2002, 12:53 AM

ttt

04-03-2002, 08:44 PM	#1
Luckymic34 Whisky Bent & Hell Bound Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 430	Vortec Temp sending unit???????? Someone had the same question as me a couple of days ago. I cant seem to find a temp sending unit that will fit and work with my guage. Does anyone make an adapter or something. The hole where it goes is smaller, and if you try to buy the correct one for the year of the heads they are for computer crap. Need help soon! Really would like to see if the Vortec heads make any differance ------------------ 68 custom stepside 350 with Carter 650, Weiand intake, HEI, Crane Enegizer 266 cam, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears Virginia Beach, VA by way of Houston, TX __________________ 68 custom stepside PS,PB 350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI, Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears 2003 Harley Davidson 883C San Diego, CA by way of Houston, TX

04-03-2002, 11:21 PM	#3
vcrazy8 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: florence alabama Posts: 81	I have a performer rpm vortec, it has the correct fitting by the waterneck __________________ 72 Custom Deluxe, Viper red with a 383 HT

04-04-2002, 10:13 AM	#4
Luckymic34 Whisky Bent & Hell Bound Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 430	I guess I'll just put it in the intake. Sure wont look as nice. I could've swore someone said the had an adaptor though __________________ 68 custom stepside PS,PB 350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI, Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears 2003 Harley Davidson 883C San Diego, CA by way of Houston, TX

04-04-2002, 05:55 PM	#6
Luckymic34 Whisky Bent & Hell Bound Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 430	Went to Home Depot and got an "adaptor" for about $1.50 . I'm going to try to put it in tomorrow, I'll post the results of the entire stock to Vortec head swap tomorrow. __________________ 68 custom stepside PS,PB 350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI, Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears 2003 Harley Davidson 883C San Diego, CA by way of Houston, TX

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04-03-2002, 09:14 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	How about in the intake, is there a fitting that is old style in size? ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

04-04-2002, 10:42 AM	#5
SoCal71K20 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lemon Grove, California Posts: 152	Someone had the same question a few days ago. I have the same heads on a 71 K20 that I need to get a sending unit for.I can't remember whose reply it was, but they used a sending unit for a 1987 chevy car or truck from Kragen's.Said it worked great.I have not tried that yet.

04-05-2002, 01:16 AM	#7
SoCal71K20 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lemon Grove, California Posts: 152	Good deal LuckyMic,I also bought fittings from the local Home Depot, then got home and found out I didn't have enough clearance with my headers.Really like to find another sending unit.

04-25-2002, 12:53 AM	#8
SoCal71K20 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lemon Grove, California Posts: 152	ttt



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