Temperature Gauge Sending Unit
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Temperature Gauge Sending Unit
I have a 69 350 and initially the temp gauge was maybe 120 fully hot. I grounded the gauge wire and it swung way past 250 almost pointing down. When I left it open (off the unit) it went under 100. A shop replaced the sending unit and said a "sender for a fan" had been installed. Now the gauge shows 230 to almost 250. Can this be corrected with a resistor? Or what would be the correct sender and source?
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I have a 69 350 and initially the temp gauge was maybe 120 fully hot. I grounded the gauge wire and it swung way past 250 almost pointing down. When I left it open (off the unit) it went under 100. A shop replaced the sending unit and said a "sender for a fan" had been installed. Now the gauge shows 230 to almost 250. Can this be corrected with a resistor? Or what would be the correct sender and source?
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Not certain a thermostat is the answer here.
First, get an I R temp sensor gun. Shoot the thermostat housing. What temp is it? If it agrees with your guage you have big issues.
If not, yes it can be corrected.
First, get an I R temp sensor gun. Shoot the thermostat housing. What temp is it? If it agrees with your guage you have big issues.
If not, yes it can be corrected.
