'62 Temp Sender for Guage (not light) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

62ShortStep · 11-09-2010, 01:24 PM

I'm installing a '62 factory instrument panel with full gauges (not lights). It looks like it came from a larger truck since it still has an 'AIR' gauge in it.

My problem is I cant find a sending unit for the temperature gauge.

I can adapt another sending unit if I need to, but I need to know the ohm range for the original sender.

I tried to determine the ohm range by substituting the sending unit with a 500 ohm potentiometer, but I cant get the temp gauge to read past dead zero. Only when the pot is set to 0 ohms does the gauge bump a little (in the wrong direction...I hope I don't have a gauge issue too!).

Does someone know if senders are available, or what the ohm range of the sending unit is?

thanks!

Tommy454 · 11-09-2010, 01:37 PM

Try your local parts store or Rock Auto online.

http://www.rockauto.com
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Part # TST
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Part # TS6

Tommy454 · 11-09-2010, 01:41 PM

WHOOPS !!
Try your local parts store or Rock Auto online.

http://www.rockauto.com
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Part # TS6T
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Part # TS6

MikeN · 11-09-2010, 04:24 PM

You need these guys...

http://www.lectriclimited.com/

The factory temp gauges in both my 64 C10 and 69 Malibu were wildly inaccurate while using temp sending units from either AC Delco or any of the generic parts houses. On a tip from the guys at Team Chevelle (www.chevelles.com) I contacted Lectric Limited, order the unique sensor for each application, and now both gauges work perfectly.

creep · 11-10-2010, 05:29 PM

I got mine from classicparts.com.

11-09-2010, 01:24 PM	#1
62ShortStep Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fountain Valley, CA Posts: 179	'62 Temp Sender for Guage (not light) I'm installing a '62 factory instrument panel with full gauges (not lights). It looks like it came from a larger truck since it still has an 'AIR' gauge in it. My problem is I cant find a sending unit for the temperature gauge. I can adapt another sending unit if I need to, but I need to know the ohm range for the original sender. I tried to determine the ohm range by substituting the sending unit with a 500 ohm potentiometer, but I cant get the temp gauge to read past dead zero. Only when the pot is set to 0 ohms does the gauge bump a little (in the wrong direction...I hope I don't have a gauge issue too!). Does someone know if senders are available, or what the ohm range of the sending unit is? thanks!

11-09-2010, 01:37 PM	#2
Tommy454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Weeki Wachee , Fl Posts: 112	Re: '62 Temp Sender for Guage (not light) Try your local parts store or Rock Auto online. http://www.rockauto.com STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Part # TST STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Part # TS6

11-09-2010, 01:41 PM	#3
Tommy454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Weeki Wachee , Fl Posts: 112	Re: '62 Temp Sender for Guage (not light) WHOOPS !! Try your local parts store or Rock Auto online. http://www.rockauto.com STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Part # TS6T STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Part # TS6

11-09-2010, 04:24 PM	#4
MikeN Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 805	Re: '62 Temp Sender for Guage (not light) You need these guys... http://www.lectriclimited.com/ The factory temp gauges in both my 64 C10 and 69 Malibu were wildly inaccurate while using temp sending units from either AC Delco or any of the generic parts houses. On a tip from the guys at Team Chevelle (www.chevelles.com) I contacted Lectric Limited, order the unique sensor for each application, and now both gauges work perfectly.

11-10-2010, 05:29 PM	#5
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '62 Temp Sender for Guage (not light) I got mine from classicparts.com. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

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