Does anyone have the NAPA P/N for the temperature sending unit for a 223 6 cyl (6-volt)? Thanks.

 

No, but here is the one from C&G Ford Parts if you want to try and cross reference it or buy direct from them:



https://secure435.hostgator.com/~dlv...=107&t=785&tn=

They are $55.

NAPA has no listing for it.

 

Many thanks!

 

Since this will my first time replacing a sending unit, I hope I won't get beat-up asking this; I know not to use teflon tape but is there anything else that I need to use or is it simply a matter of screwing it in and snugging it down?

 

The seneder from the factory is tapered, so the farther you turn it, the more snug it gets.

The new unit should also be tapered, if it isn't, I have no clue what to do.

 

The unit will come with a MIP type nut fitting, which will be tapered. Also, it's soft brass so the threads will conform and compress to the engine threads as you tighten it. Be sure not to overtighten and strip it. About 20 ft/lb is enough. If it leaks after that, give it another 1/8 turn.

Hit the threads with a shot of "3 in 1 Oil" or WD-40 first just to help lubricate the threads during installation.

 

Well I replaced the sending unit, fired her up and the gauge works great! But now (reasons unknown at the momment), after idling for 2 or 3 minutes, the engine dies and it tough to get started. I tried this a few times but get the same result. The darndest thing is that it was running beautifully until I changed the sending unit. Strange. I pulled 1 plug to see what was going on and it was pretty fouled. A new set of plugs will go in tomorrow and hopefully this will cure the problem. Any other ideas what could be causing this?

 

^make sure the fuel bowl is full of fuel/the engine is getting fuel.

 

Choke? Idle mixture?

 

Here's the Ford part number:

8A10884 .. 6V Temperature Sending Unit / Obsolete

GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has ONE = 800-543-4959.

WESLEY OBSOLETE PARTS in Liberty KY has THREE = 606-787-5293.