Temp Sender Resistance
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Don't know the resistance, but I do know that even GM has had problems supplying the correct one. The only one I have had any luck with is the unit sold by Lectric Limited
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I don't know the resistance for a '71 , as it's different than a '69 (mine), & there is a slight variance in each individual unit. Clocks by Roger sells the CORRECT units for each year. I bought mine for around $25.00. Link...www.corvetteclocks.com
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The problem I'm having is, my new heads only have 3/8 port while the stock heads are 1/2. So I'm not sure if I can find a sensor that will work with the stock gauge. I'm starting the engine for the first time and I also installed new electric fan, so I want to make sure the temp is alright.
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Originally Posted by Simul8
The problem I'm having is, my new heads only have 3/8 port while the stock heads are 1/2. So I'm not sure if I can find a sensor that will work with the stock gauge. I'm starting the engine for the first time and I also installed new electric fan, so I want to make sure the temp is alright.
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U could plot ur own temp graph up to 212*>
Originally Posted by Simul8
The problem I'm having is, my new heads only have 3/8 port while the stock heads are 1/2. So I'm not sure if I can find a sensor that will work with the stock gauge. I'm starting the engine for the first time and I also installed new electric fan, so I want to make sure the temp is alright.
Try a thermometer in a pot of wtr and slowly heat to graph the resistance up to boiling. And really 212* is the important temp here and the rest can just be close for good enough (for me) and used for reference. Relocating that sender in the intake is the next best thing but i suspect will have different average temp.
All my gauges were calibrated when Corvette Instrument Service rebuilt my gauge cluster with a new bezel. Very nice work and all gauges respond great but haven't start engine yet and can't verify temp gauge reading. U may want to email corvette inst service for a correct sender or calibrtation.
cardo0
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Originally Posted by Simul8
The problem I'm having is, my new heads only have 3/8 port while the stock heads are 1/2. So I'm not sure if I can find a sensor that will work with the stock gauge. I'm starting the engine for the first time and I also installed new electric fan, so I want to make sure the temp is alright.
Let us know if you find a 3/8 with the correct thread and calibration, as I'd like to install a temp unit on my heads for a more accurate reading...........
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