I recently purchased a temperature sending unit from Chevy Duty for my '56
Chevy. The sending unit is actually for the original six cylinder engine,
however, I have installed a Chevy 305 in my truck. The sending unit I
purchased fits perfectly in the 305. When I turn on the engine as soon as it
generates a little heat the temperature gauge goes straight to hot (actually
beyond Hot).
I thought since I was using an original sending unit along with the original
gauge (in the dash) the matched set-up it would work fine. Am I getting too
strong of a signal from the unit? But the unit and the gauge are calibrated
from each other?
I have an aftermarket set-up that I used temporarily when installing and
working on the engine. It worked fine. It showed the engine temperature was
consistently at about 175 degees.
Anybody got any ideas on what I might be able to do. I want to use the
original temperature gauge in the dash. I don't really want to bolt on
after-market gauges if I don't have to.
I would appreciate any ideas.
Thanks.
Mike
'56 Chevy
Dallas, Tx
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