[vjjack04]

I have gone to a couple of auto part stores but keep geting a temp sensor that fits into the intake manifold. I have a 350 in my 55 chevy truck and want to use the factory temp gauge, I changed heads and did not get the sensor off of the old ones.....So need to know a vehicle make and model or part number for this type of sensor (sending unit), it has a male clip area on the end that the connect slips into.....anyone got any info?

[PatM]

We had a '69 Corvette that used the DS side port on the head for the temp gauge. No telling if the sender would match your gauge. That'd take some research on your part..

Pat

[vjjack04]

Originally Posted by PatM

We had a '69 Corvette that used the DS side port on the head for the temp gauge. No telling if the sender would match your gauge. That'd take some research on your part..

Pat

Thanks, but they really should be quite common...that being said, I haven't found the info yet. The gauge is a one line connection so it should not be complicated. I will check the 69 Corvette...

[68NovaSS]

If you're trying to use the OEM gauge, why not get the correct sensor for that year and model truck motor, and adapt it to your intake or heads? Coolant temp is coolant temp, the correct sensor should send what's needed to the gauge.

[vjjack04]

Originally Posted by 68NovaSS

If you're trying to use the OEM gauge, why not get the correct sensor for that year and model truck motor, and adapt it to your intake or heads? Coolant temp is coolant temp, the correct sensor should send what's needed to the gauge.

yep, I agree and this is sort of what I am asking. The sensor I am looking for is a run of the mill sensor in the driver's side head between the 1st two spark plugs. I tried finding the one for my truch but it goes on the intake, and I am trying to avoid that. These head sending units should be very common, but so far no one has given me a part number or reference....man I wish i had taken the old one out of my old heads....

[Silver Surfer]

I guessing this is it. Here are TWO to choose from. Now this may not fit into your head. Meaning this is a 3/8" fine thread sender, but your head may be a 1/2" course thread. So you may need an adapter. BTW I looked this up on a 71' C10 with a 350.

BWD - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Sender
Part Number: WT203
UPC: 33086040424

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...r%21s%21sender

ACDelco - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
Part Number: G1852
UPC: 36666238723

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...r%21s%21sender

[68NovaSS]

Originally Posted by vjjack04

yep, I agree and this is sort of what I am asking. The sensor I am looking for is a run of the mill sensor in the driver's side head between the 1st two spark plugs. I tried finding the one for my truch but it goes on the intake, and I am trying to avoid that. These head sending units should be very common, but so far no one has given me a part number or reference....man I wish i had taken the old one out of my old heads....

Maybe I'm missing something here, but what does it matter, put it in the head, put it in the intake, as long as it has the correct connector and is for your original motor.

[vjjack04]

Originally Posted by Silver Surfer

I guessing this is it. Here are TWO to choose from. Now this may not fit into your head. Meaning this is a 3/8" fine thread sender, but your head may be a 1/2" course thread. So you may need an adapter. BTW I looked this up on a 71' C10 with a 350.

BWD - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Sender
Part Number: WT203
UPC: 33086040424

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...r%21s%21sender

ACDelco - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
Part Number: G1852
UPC: 36666238723

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...r%21s%21sender

Thanks, I am surprised you found it. I tried a bunch of different truck and kept getting the one for the intake which has a much larger (seems like 3/4 inch) whole. I appreciate it - and yep the head has a course thread whole.

[Silver Surfer]

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