Re: Temperature sensor

Posted by HH56 On 2017/8/4 16:44:12

Typically the needles are somewhere around half way during normal driving. A slow moving car or if under load and it may climb to 3/4.

You might try a TS 6464 sender from Napa. I haven't used one but several have and say they fit and read correctly. When you install it make sure it has a good ground connection between the threads and the head or mounting plate. If you need to use teflon tape or a sealant use it sparingly so the sender threads can cut thru and make good electrical contact.

If you have a V8 I don't know if there is enough clearance to the firewall to replace it with the combo mounting plate and linkage bracket still on the engine. The plate is held with two bolts and comes off easily enough but if you remove the plate you will also need to have or make a new gasket. Scraping and getting all the remnants of the old gasket off the head in that tight space may be the bigger challenge.