small temp sender problem solved!
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Burning Brakes
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small temp sender problem solved!
Hopefully, anyways, I have found a solution for those who need a smaller temp sender. Tried a couple auto parts stores until I was able to get a gander at their listings myself (boy are they protective of those) and found the specifics for the factory sender. 72 - 88 ohms at 220 degrees. That was the key. So I looked through the book for the closest match and found an early 90's Isuzu sensor that is an exact match, unfortunately it is metric threads and I think I would have worse luck finding a metric thread to 1/2 npt adapter than I would finding the correct temp sensor. So I kept looking and found... are ya ready??? For 30 years Volvo used a sensor that has a range of 64 - 76 ohms at 220 degrees!!! Not too hard to scrape up a 5 ohm resistor, if its even necessary. And it is 3/8 npt so it will bolt in without an adaper. So I am off to the auto parts store tomorrow (the one I whose book I looked thru didn't stock them) and since I installed my stock one in my intake manifold I should be able to do comparisons really easy. I really didn't want wires running to the front of the manifold.
WOOHOOO
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Chris
WOOHOOO
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Chris
Melting Slicks
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From: Carmichael CA
Re: small temp sender problem solved! (71roadster)
OK, hope it works for you. Volvo parts don't seem to last long though. Also, could you indicate just why anyone would NEED a smaller sensor?
Team Owner
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From: Virginia USA
Re: small temp sender problem solved! (Rockn-Roll)
Also, could you indicate just why anyone would NEED a smaller sensor?
John
Racer
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From: Golden Colo.
Re: small temp sender problem solved! (71roadster)
If you can get someone to do a little tig welding you could try this. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=512286
A coupling cut in half and a nipple welded in.
A coupling cut in half and a nipple welded in.
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Burning Brakes
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Re: small temp sender problem solved! (82zoom)
BTW, the part number on that temp sender is WT510. I went to the junkyard saturday and picked up 3 sensors from different Volvo's and none of them were 3/8 npt. Need to find a parts store with that model in stock.
Chris
Chris
