Re: Temp sending Unit

Posted by Mike On 2011/1/23 20:44:11

Am i reading correctly that the ford type doesn't vary resistance with temp, it somehow switches on and off inside?

If it does do resistance but in a different way, ohms are ohms no matter how you do the resisting. I guess i'd have to find the ohms rating for the 50 if it IS that type and try to find one in that range that fits those threads.

If it is a different "signal" to the gauge, then maybe i can find those specs and fine one of the smaller thread size.

Walkerman: Thanks for the links! My 50 sender (and presumably the 53 sender) are both good, but i'm afraid the 53 sender in the 53 motor connected to the 50 dash gauge might not work or damage the gauge. I just restored the entire dash, i know it's a pain to get that gauge out. So i don't need a replacement sender per se; i need a sender that's the same as the 50 but will fit in the smaller hole, which might not be possible. I hate to drill out the head and thread it, because i might mess it up freehand.