[C1] Coolant temp sender.
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Coolant temp sender.
I have read all of the posts on these and just wondered if any body has found an accurate sender for 1960 temp gauge? According to the Wilcox sight the gauges all have different requirements year to year almost. All of the senders for sale claim 1957 to well up into the 1960s. I bought one and it is so far off it is a joke. Shows 180 when the infrared gun shows 115/120 at and around the stat housing while warming up and it pegged shortly there after.
I have one coming from Mid America Corvette that is very different in appearance (much skinnier probe), and even has a AC Delco stamping with a number. Any body tried this one?
As usual all thoughts and solutions are most welcome and very appreciated.
I have one coming from Mid America Corvette that is very different in appearance (much skinnier probe), and even has a AC Delco stamping with a number. Any body tried this one?
As usual all thoughts and solutions are most welcome and very appreciated.
Last edited by benrep; Jul 13, 2018 at 12:04 PM.
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Also, there was recent discussion about the Standard Products TS6 as being a viable alternative.Make:CHEVROLET
Model:CORVETTE
Submodel:BASE
Beginning Year:1957
Ending Year:1961
Engine Type:V8
Engine Size:4.6L/283
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...tions/?page=27
Probably available through your FLAPS, as well.
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I have read all of the posts on these and just wondered if any body has found an accurate sender for 1960 temp gauge? According to the Wilcox sight the gauges all have different requirements year to year almost. All of the senders for sale claim 1957 to well up into the 1960s. I bought one and it is so far off it is a joke. Shows 180 when the infrared gun shows 115/120 at and around the stat housing while warming up and it pegged shortly there after.
I have one coming from Mid America Corvette that is very different in appearance (much skinnier probe), and even has a AC Delco stamping with a number. Any body tried this one?
As usual all thoughts and solutions are most welcome and very appreciated.
I have one coming from Mid America Corvette that is very different in appearance (much skinnier probe), and even has a AC Delco stamping with a number. Any body tried this one?
As usual all thoughts and solutions are most welcome and very appreciated.
Last edited by Donald #31176; Jul 13, 2018 at 12:54 PM.
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I think I am, I have replaced more than one and I can't be positive. I have only purchased the TU5 and no other sender for a few years now, so I feel like I am. I'll see if I can check it without removing and post back.
Edit: The current temp sensor in my 60 is a part # M-3511 from Zip Corvette.
Edit: The current temp sensor in my 60 is a part # M-3511 from Zip Corvette.
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I tried five TU5’s from Autozone and none worked. Finally bought a used original off EBay (expensive) but it’s dead on accurate!
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I have read all of the posts on these and just wondered if any body has found an accurate sender for 1960 temp gauge? According to the Wilcox sight the gauges all have different requirements year to year almost. All of the senders for sale claim 1957 to well up into the 1960s. I bought one and it is so far off it is a joke. Shows 180 when the infrared gun shows 115/120 at and around the stat housing while warming up and it pegged shortly there after.
I have one coming from Mid America Corvette that is very different in appearance (much skinnier probe), and even has a AC Delco stamping with a number. Any body tried this one?
As usual all thoughts and solutions are most welcome and very appreciated.
I have one coming from Mid America Corvette that is very different in appearance (much skinnier probe), and even has a AC Delco stamping with a number. Any body tried this one?
As usual all thoughts and solutions are most welcome and very appreciated.
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Perhaps you meant Lectric Limited? They claim their sending units are accurate.
https://www.lectriclimited.com/tempe...ng-unit-104133
https://www.lectriclimited.com/tempe...ng-unit-104133