Temperature sending unit for 79
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Temperature sending unit for 79
I need a temp sending unit for my 79. Parts store doesn't carry one but chevy does but it's 45$. I tried a generic one for a SBC but the gauge just pegged out. Anybody know of one that will interchange ?
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Re: Temperature sending unit for 79 (bodaman69)
Take a little bit of fine sandpaper and clean up the female brass connection to brightness. Put a little bit of WB-40 on the connection and reinstall. My connection used to peg off right after 5 months of winter storage and that was my routine solution.
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Re: Temperature sending unit for 79 (bodaman69)
Try this place http://www.lectriclimited.com/switch...al_devices.htm
I used to know the ohm rating at temperature for the temperature sensors, but I can't find it. If you can find out what the rating is you should be able to get a parts store to cross reference it for you. Napa and most other parts stores actually have a book that you can look for sensors by the ohm reading at a specific temp.
I used to know the ohm rating at temperature for the temperature sensors, but I can't find it. If you can find out what the rating is you should be able to get a parts store to cross reference it for you. Napa and most other parts stores actually have a book that you can look for sensors by the ohm reading at a specific temp.
