Looking for temp sensor for 72
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2000
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From: Bogart GA
Looking for temp sensor for 72
What I am looking for is a sensor that will work with my existing gauge but will fit a smaller 1/4 or 3/8 NPT hole.
I think the stock unit is 1/2" NPT. To damn big for most modern instrument ports. I purchased a smaller unit but it did not work at all. I don't want to get new gauge because I already have to many new gauges strapped to my steering column and no, I don't want to remove the gauge panel to replace to old one. Rather have a rectal exam by the Jolly Green Giant than remove that again.
I think the stock unit is 1/2" NPT. To damn big for most modern instrument ports. I purchased a smaller unit but it did not work at all. I don't want to get new gauge because I already have to many new gauges strapped to my steering column and no, I don't want to remove the gauge panel to replace to old one. Rather have a rectal exam by the Jolly Green Giant than remove that again.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: Tampa Bay FL
What I am looking for is a sensor that will work with my existing gauge but will fit a smaller 1/4 or 3/8 NPT hole.
I think the stock unit is 1/2" NPT. To damn big for most modern instrument ports. I purchased a smaller unit but it did not work at all. I don't want to get new gauge because I already have to many new gauges strapped to my steering column and no, I don't want to remove the gauge panel to replace to old one. Rather have a rectal exam by the Jolly Green Giant than remove that again.
I think the stock unit is 1/2" NPT. To damn big for most modern instrument ports. I purchased a smaller unit but it did not work at all. I don't want to get new gauge because I already have to many new gauges strapped to my steering column and no, I don't want to remove the gauge panel to replace to old one. Rather have a rectal exam by the Jolly Green Giant than remove that again.
Race Director
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
do you guys know what gauges are mechanical vs electrical on a 69??? i am wrapping up the install of my 79 engine in the 69 tilt front and i have to get the oil pressure and water temp sending units but i realize i don't know if they are electrical or mechanical. do you know thks bob
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Chattanooga TN
With stock heads, just use the stock sensor in the head. I have L98 with aluminum heads and I just used an 82 sending unit (3/8), it reads pretty close in my car. I also think 'Lectric Limited has a 3/8 that will work.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: Tampa Bay FL
do you guys know what gauges are mechanical vs electrical on a 69??? i am wrapping up the install of my 79 engine in the 69 tilt front and i have to get the oil pressure and water temp sending units but i realize i don't know if they are electrical or mechanical. do you know thks bob
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Eastern US XX
do you guys know what gauges are mechanical vs electrical on a 69??? i am wrapping up the install of my 79 engine in the 69 tilt front and i have to get the oil pressure and water temp sending units but i realize i don't know if they are electrical or mechanical. do you know thks bob
WATER = Electrical (sensor in Driver side head)
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