how do you hook up a temperature sending unit? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dinnut · 12-26-2003, 10:21 PM

i got the unit. and a wire. does it just go on there? the wire has no connector the sending unit looks liek this. also where does it go on the engine? anyone got pics?

frost89434 · 12-26-2003, 10:28 PM

Use a female spade connector.

Blue_71 · 12-26-2003, 10:32 PM

it goes in a hole in the side of the head, on a SBC usually driver side between #1 and #3 spark plug wire

frost89434 · 12-26-2003, 10:34 PM

Here's a pic of the connector that you use for the wire.

dinnut · 12-26-2003, 11:27 PM

ok thanks

red71cheyenne · 12-26-2003, 11:43 PM

Its the dark green wire out of the engine side harness too, by the way. Jeff.

dinnut · 12-26-2003, 11:54 PM

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Originally posted by red71cheyenne
Its the dark green wire out of the engine side harness too, by the way. Jeff.

thanks! mines wrapped around my prop valve

cwilli84 · 12-27-2003, 01:15 AM

You may also find a suitable location at the front of the intake manifold.

red71cheyenne · 12-27-2003, 01:18 AM

hehe. thats a good spot for it. won't get caught on anything! Jeff.

dinnut · 12-27-2003, 01:21 AM

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Originally posted by red71cheyenne
hehe. thats a good spot for it. won't get caught on anything! Jeff.

thats what i was thinking

dinnut · 12-28-2003, 03:14 AM

btw... where on the front of the intake were you talking about? we werent mocking u btw.
i bought my new engine harness today. $69 i think. i got it from outback truck parts. it is a wiringharness.com wiring harness. it has the hookup for the temp sending unit... 2 hookups actually 1 and then another so i guess you can hook up 2 different kinds? its for 70-72 v8 automatics... and i bought the hei wire. its pink... and an alternator conversion harness.

cwilli84 · 01-02-2004, 06:39 PM

Mine is just to the passenger side of the water inlet, in the cooling passage to the passenger side, so it sees the block water temp just before the thermostat.

Paul72 · 01-02-2004, 06:45 PM

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it goes in a hole in the side of the head

Is that the politically correct way of telling him to stick it in his ear? LOL

MMGOODIE · 01-02-2004, 06:51 PM

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Originally posted by Paul72

Is that the politically correct way of telling him to stick it in his ear? LOL

joerocks · 01-03-2004, 07:47 AM

there are two one between the #1 and #3 cyls on the head the other between the #6 and #8 cyls on the head the one between #6 and #8 is usually used for an idiot light or blocked off-joe

dinnut · 01-03-2004, 05:22 PM

yeah i got it in thanks guys

12-26-2003, 10:28 PM	#2
frost89434 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: sparks, NV Posts: 1,141	Use a female spade connector. __________________ 68 short fleet with 71 front clip 2wd jaguar blue 99 chevy ext cab shrtbed z71 loaded 99 chevy swb fleetside(daily driver) Sparks, Nevada

12-26-2003, 10:34 PM	#4
frost89434 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: sparks, NV Posts: 1,141	Here's a pic of the connector that you use for the wire. __________________ 68 short fleet with 71 front clip 2wd jaguar blue 99 chevy ext cab shrtbed z71 loaded 99 chevy swb fleetside(daily driver) Sparks, Nevada

12-26-2003, 11:27 PM	#5
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	ok thanks __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-27-2003, 01:18 AM	#9
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	hehe. thats a good spot for it. won't get caught on anything! Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

12-28-2003, 03:14 AM	#11
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	btw... where on the front of the intake were you talking about? we werent mocking u btw. i bought my new engine harness today. $69 i think. i got it from outback truck parts. it is a wiringharness.com wiring harness. it has the hookup for the temp sending unit... 2 hookups actually 1 and then another so i guess you can hook up 2 different kinds? its for 70-72 v8 automatics... and i bought the hei wire. its pink... and an alternator conversion harness. __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-26-2003, 10:21 PM	#1
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	how do you hook up a temperature sending unit? i got the unit. and a wire. does it just go on there? the wire has no connector the sending unit looks liek this. also where does it go on the engine? anyone got pics? Attached Images __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-26-2003, 11:43 PM	#6
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Its the dark green wire out of the engine side harness too, by the way. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

12-27-2003, 01:15 AM	#8
cwilli84 1FINE69 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 239	You may also find a suitable location at the front of the intake manifold. __________________ Had a 69 swb fleetside 350zz3 w 400turbo trans oak lined bed with rhino coated sides red exterior. SOLD

01-02-2004, 06:39 PM	#12
cwilli84 1FINE69 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 239	Temp Sensor Mine is just to the passenger side of the water inlet, in the cooling passage to the passenger side, so it sees the block water temp just before the thermostat. __________________ Had a 69 swb fleetside 350zz3 w 400turbo trans oak lined bed with rhino coated sides red exterior. SOLD

01-03-2004, 07:47 AM	#15
joerocks Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: gilbertsville,KY Posts: 111	there are two one between the #1 and #3 cyls on the head the other between the #6 and #8 cyls on the head the one between #6 and #8 is usually used for an idiot light or blocked off-joe __________________ 1992 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 AUTO 1972 C10 350/350 1971 C1500 350/350 1970 C20 396/400

01-03-2004, 05:22 PM	#16
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	yeah i got it in thanks guys __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"



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