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creep · 09-10-2010, 11:13 AM

I had to switch from a 305 V6 to a small block in my 63 GMC and need a new water temp sender for it. I know I need one for a gauge but do I need to find an exact replacemt or can I use another sender from a different year? Will the sender from the V6 work in the V8? I would think so but I thought I should ask first.

protrash64 · 09-10-2010, 11:17 AM

There is no reason it wont work. You will just have to find a threaded location and you may need to adapt up or down depending on the pipe thread size. The adaptors are available at any hardware store.

**TR65** · 09-10-2010, 08:41 PM

Creep,

GM has used two different temperature senders. The ones for our trucks (usually 1/2" pipe threads) have lower resistance than the later model senders (usually 3/8" pipe or metric).

I have tried mightly to get the late model sender to work with our gages but I have not succeeded yet, and it is beginning to get out of hand. That is the last original gage I have not gotten to work with my LS2 swap.

TR

creep · 09-11-2010, 11:31 AM

Thanks guys.

09-10-2010, 11:13 AM	#1
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Water Temp Sender I had to switch from a 305 V6 to a small block in my 63 GMC and need a new water temp sender for it. I know I need one for a gauge but do I need to find an exact replacemt or can I use another sender from a different year? Will the sender from the V6 work in the V8? I would think so but I thought I should ask first. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

09-10-2010, 11:17 AM	#2
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: Water Temp Sender There is no reason it wont work. You will just have to find a threaded location and you may need to adapt up or down depending on the pipe thread size. The adaptors are available at any hardware store. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device Last edited by protrash64; 09-10-2010 at 11:17 AM.

09-10-2010, 08:41 PM	#3
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: Water Temp Sender Creep, GM has used two different temperature senders. The ones for our trucks (usually 1/2" pipe threads) have lower resistance than the later model senders (usually 3/8" pipe or metric). I have tried mightly to get the late model sender to work with our gages but I have not succeeded yet, and it is beginning to get out of hand. That is the last original gage I have not gotten to work with my LS2 swap. TR __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

09-11-2010, 11:31 AM	#4
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: Water Temp Sender Thanks guys. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.



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