Coolant sensor
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Coolant sensor I am doing a swap in a 76 C10 and am looking for an alternative to drilling and tapping the thread. Does anyone know of a Coolant Temp sensor that will screw into the LS head and work the factory one wire 76 truck guage?
This one will work, off a 98 camaro z28, has to be the 3 prong
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...r%21s%21sender
The 3rd small prong just goes to your guage wire
I just clipped the other two wires off the connector, you will need one of them too
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/251335743762?lpid=82
A small write up under the ect section
http://www.chevythunder.com/ls1_page_1.htm
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...r%21s%21sender
The 3rd small prong just goes to your guage wire
I just clipped the other two wires off the connector, you will need one of them too
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/251335743762?lpid=82
A small write up under the ect section
http://www.chevythunder.com/ls1_page_1.htm
Last edited by snook; Nov 12, 2013 at 06:46 AM.
I drilled and tapped the drivers side block plug for 1/2" NPT.
Problem with the 98 sensor is it might not match the gauge.
Resistance/temp readings here:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...auge-59-a.html
Problem with the 98 sensor is it might not match the gauge.
Resistance/temp readings here:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...auge-59-a.html
Last edited by garys 68; Nov 12, 2013 at 07:33 AM.
Depends on your idea of "works", some will make a needle move, but they usually are not very acurate.Drillling and tapping the head for the correct sensor for the gauge works best in my opinion.
