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painteralg · 02-15-2005, 10:37 AM

Does anyone know the proper name of the connector to use for a temp sensor that looks like a nail head? The previous owner cut it off and used the idiot lights instead of the gauge. I like to pick one up at NAPA to see if that fixes my temp gauge problem.

Thanks in advance

da-burb · 02-15-2005, 11:20 AM

It isn't original, but I have always used a female spade connector. It needs to be opened up a little to fit but it works.

demi · 02-15-2005, 01:07 PM

That connection is called a slider.

poff · 02-15-2005, 01:24 PM

I cool parts person at the dealer should be able to find you one. In the "shop" side of the counter they usually have drawers or bins with all of the different connecters. You may also find them in the Help section at the auto parts store but the quality of connecters varies quite a bit. Also try sending an email to Sallee Chevrolet, they have a really good parts department.

67chevemall · 02-15-2005, 01:35 PM

Slide it in right to the top! Were gonna slide it in!slide it in!

painteralg · 02-15-2005, 01:52 PM

Thanks, But the three guys at NAPA had never seen them before so they sold me the spade lug type (for idiot light) that type will not work with the temp gauge in the cluster.

70 longbed · 02-15-2005, 03:07 PM

Try asking for a female GM 56 series connector. There is a connector housing that allows you to slide the connector on and give it some protection. Good luck trying to find the housing, but the connectors are pretty common.

1-PU70 · 02-15-2005, 04:45 PM

I know I have seen the cinector some where but I cant remember. This is what your looking for with the wire and heat covering
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...D42RWQ7BW2BPB8

70 longbed · 02-15-2005, 05:00 PM

That's a nice little kit. It takes the connector I was talking about and has the connector body and what looks like the original style heat covering. It is for corvette, but common to all chevy.

sirhollow · 02-15-2005, 06:28 PM

Try this site: http://www.sherco-auto.com/cg.htm They seem to have both the terminal and the insulator. The part # is CG7 for the GM 56 series female connector and part # CG45 for the insulator.

jimbosprint · 10-02-2014, 04:51 PM

Anyone know where to get this temp sensor connector? The slide-on connector for a nail-head style sensor.

I've been to a couple local auto parts stores with no success.

**Grumpy old man** · 10-02-2014, 05:34 PM

AC Delco part # G1852 new temp sensor comes with plastic sleeve to attach wire sold by rockauto.com $14.35 +shipping

Alternative part #'s

AC DELCO 1234869

AC DELCO 1513321.....................

jimbosprint · 10-02-2014, 05:41 PM

Ok, so my new temp sending unit also came with the plastic sleeve. Is the terminal under the sleeve just a female 56 series connector?

**FirstOwner69** · 10-02-2014, 07:11 PM

Try this link. Wire should be green though.
http://www.repairconnector.com/produ...Connector.html

I think this is the actual connector.
http://www.repairconnector.com/brass...ector-10-pack/

jimbosprint · 10-06-2014, 05:35 PM

For anyone that finds this thread later, the correct connector is a female 56 style terminal (Napa part# NW 725147). The temp sensor comes with the plastic sleeve.

02-15-2005, 10:37 AM	#1
painteralg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 22	temp sensor connector name Does anyone know the proper name of the connector to use for a temp sensor that looks like a nail head? The previous owner cut it off and used the idiot lights instead of the gauge. I like to pick one up at NAPA to see if that fixes my temp gauge problem. Thanks in advance

02-15-2005, 11:20 AM	#2
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	It isn't original, but I have always used a female spade connector. It needs to be opened up a little to fit but it works. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

02-15-2005, 01:24 PM	#4
poff Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 546	I cool parts person at the dealer should be able to find you one. In the "shop" side of the counter they usually have drawers or bins with all of the different connecters. You may also find them in the Help section at the auto parts store but the quality of connecters varies quite a bit. Also try sending an email to Sallee Chevrolet, they have a really good parts department. __________________ '70 K-20 San Diego, CA

02-15-2005, 01:35 PM	#5
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Slide it in right to the top! Were gonna slide it in!slide it in! __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

02-15-2005, 03:07 PM	#7
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 489	Try asking for a female GM 56 series connector. There is a connector housing that allows you to slide the connector on and give it some protection. Good luck trying to find the housing, but the connectors are pretty common. __________________ Keith 70 CST longbed in progress. Hoping to get it back on the road soon.

02-15-2005, 01:07 PM	#3
demi Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 305	That connection is called a slider.

02-15-2005, 01:52 PM	#6
painteralg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 22	Thanks, But the three guys at NAPA had never seen them before so they sold me the spade lug type (for idiot light) that type will not work with the temp gauge in the cluster.

02-15-2005, 04:45 PM	#8
1-PU70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,036	I know I have seen the cinector some where but I cant remember. This is what your looking for with the wire and heat covering http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...D42RWQ7BW2BPB8 __________________ 1970 CST/10 402,700R4,3:73 posi,AC,PS,PB,TLT,PW,Buckets with heaters

02-15-2005, 05:00 PM	#9
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 489	That's a nice little kit. It takes the connector I was talking about and has the connector body and what looks like the original style heat covering. It is for corvette, but common to all chevy. __________________ Keith 70 CST longbed in progress. Hoping to get it back on the road soon.

02-15-2005, 06:28 PM	#10
sirhollow Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Valparaiso, FL Posts: 5	Try this site: http://www.sherco-auto.com/cg.htm They seem to have both the terminal and the insulator. The part # is CG7 for the GM 56 series female connector and part # CG45 for the insulator.

10-02-2014, 04:51 PM	#11
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 951	Re: temp sensor connector name Anyone know where to get this temp sensor connector? The slide-on connector for a nail-head style sensor. I've been to a couple local auto parts stores with no success. __________________ '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe (sold)

10-02-2014, 05:34 PM	#12
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: temp sensor connector name AC Delco part # G1852 new temp sensor comes with plastic sleeve to attach wire sold by rockauto.com $14.35 +shipping Alternative part #'s AC DELCO 1234869 AC DELCO 1513321.....................

10-02-2014, 05:41 PM	#13
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 951	Re: temp sensor connector name Ok, so my new temp sending unit also came with the plastic sleeve. Is the terminal under the sleeve just a female 56 series connector? __________________ '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe (sold)

10-02-2014, 07:11 PM	#14
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,852	Re: temp sensor connector name Try this link. Wire should be green though. http://www.repairconnector.com/produ...Connector.html I think this is the actual connector. http://www.repairconnector.com/brass...ector-10-pack/ Last edited by FirstOwner69; 10-02-2014 at 07:16 PM.

10-06-2014, 05:35 PM	#15
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 951	Re: temp sensor connector name For anyone that finds this thread later, the correct connector is a female 56 style terminal (Napa part# NW 725147). The temp sensor comes with the plastic sleeve. __________________ '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe (sold)



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