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nosto · 12-09-2003, 01:27 PM

My '67 C-10 orig had the 6cyl, 3 spd and gauges on the dash. When I bought it, there was a 350, 4spd and gauges.

After driving for the last 6 months, the temp gauge has never registered above the 2nd line near the 'C'old, even in 90+ degree weather. Now on 30 degree days, it barely moves off the 'C'.

The sensor on the 350 looks like its the right one for gauges - it's got the little round button type connection.

Sensor reads 800 ohms cold and 45 ohms hot, so I figure I should get more movement on the gauge, but nope.

Does that sound like the right range? Is there a different sensor for 6s and 8s?

Thanks,

*rage'nrat638* · 12-09-2003, 03:10 PM

make sure some bone head did not use teflon tape on this sender
has to be grounded to the engine....
and if you want a new temp. gauge i got one that i will part out of the bezal i had for sale....
mark

Longhorn Man · 12-10-2003, 01:02 AM

What temp is your T-stat?
These guages work on a graduated scale. The needle won't hardly move untill you hit 185 ish and then from 185 to 200 will take up 75% of the needle sweep. (rough estimate on the numbers...but you get the idea)
If you have a 160 T stat, the needle will hardly move at all.
A 180 would do about what you describe.

12-09-2003, 01:27 PM	#1
nosto Flamin' Bass Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Galloway, NJ, US Posts: 315	Temp gauge and sender question My '67 C-10 orig had the 6cyl, 3 spd and gauges on the dash. When I bought it, there was a 350, 4spd and gauges. After driving for the last 6 months, the temp gauge has never registered above the 2nd line near the 'C'old, even in 90+ degree weather. Now on 30 degree days, it barely moves off the 'C'. The sensor on the 350 looks like its the right one for gauges - it's got the little round button type connection. Sensor reads 800 ohms cold and 45 ohms hot, so I figure I should get more movement on the gauge, but nope. Does that sound like the right range? Is there a different sensor for 6s and 8s? Thanks, __________________ Rick Olson /nosto/ Galloway, NJ Pics : http://community.webshots.com/user/nosto53 1972 Triumph TR6 - full resto, now with a Toyota 5-speed 1975 F**D F-100 - rusty, but reliable 1982 HD XLH-1000 1967 C-10, shortstep, 350/M21 4spd, nitrogen tank fills fast bags on 4 corners, Toyo 255/45X20s on American Eagle 221 20X8s, shaved locks and handles, antenna, fuel filler, tiny C-notch, rear fuel tank, long headers, Edelbrock, worn 600 Holley, Checkmate flush hard cover, rear pan, custom LED taillights - painted it, too! But don't like it so I'm gonna do it again!!

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12-09-2003, 03:10 PM	#2
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	make sure some bone head did not use teflon tape on this sender has to be grounded to the engine.... and if you want a new temp. gauge i got one that i will part out of the bezal i had for sale.... mark

12-10-2003, 01:02 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	What temp is your T-stat? These guages work on a graduated scale. The needle won't hardly move untill you hit 185 ish and then from 185 to 200 will take up 75% of the needle sweep. (rough estimate on the numbers...but you get the idea) If you have a 160 T stat, the needle will hardly move at all. A 180 would do about what you describe.



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