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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 05:16 PM
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Temp Sender 1952 Ford 215cu Six
My 52 Ford F1 is running a 12v system. Has new gauges. I was not getting a temperature reading and realized I was still using the 6v coolant sending unit. Switched to a 12v sender. My gauge now reads 150 when cold and quickly pegs the gauge. The motor is not running hot. I saw similar thread with the 8 cylinder motor but no resolution. Would appreciate any help I can get with this. Thanks
 
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You need to use your original 6v sender, and cut the voltage down that goes to it. Read some of these:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...12v-truck.html

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post11488132

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-reducers.html
 
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 06:27 AM
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Is this true even if the gauges are new 12v units?
 
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 08:58 AM
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Do you mean Modern, aftermarket gauges? If so then no CVR is needed, just matching senders and gauges.
 
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I called the gauge manufacturer. Was told I need to use their sender. Have one on the way. Thanks for the help.
 
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Received temperature sender from Omega Customs and gauge is working good now.
 
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What should the temperature of the coolant be in this engine. According to my gauge now working with the right sender I am running about 190 degrees.
 
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That's fine, you want the engine about that to keep the oil from collecting water, and for best economy.
 
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Very good. Thanks
 
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