I just found out while digging through some catalogs that the electric
sender is the same from at least 1955 to 1972, maybe even more than that.
Armed with this, I can get the sender from the auto parts store, I don't
have to wait a week and might be cheaper too.
----- Original Message -----
From: <Mikerross@aol.com>
To: <dpewter@email.msn.com>; <gls@4link.net>; <haist@jps.net>;
<oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2000 7:56 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] Temperature Gauge Question
> 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
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
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