Temperature sending sensor
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Mountain Pass
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Temperature sending sensor
Hey Guys,
Hope all is well in FORD TOWN!
As I kind of hate to omit it,
I had been troubleshooting my temp gauge and sending sensor due to it not working sense I changed out the sending sensor and through some testing and all.....found out that they make different temp sending sensors, one for just a light and the other for a "gauge". YEA. So in case someone else didn't know.
My question...The gauges are factory and I have a 460 in it, not the 292 it came with. Should I get a temp sensor for a 292 and adapt to my 460 due to the gauge for a 292 and the way it may read? They are of a different part number but may be due to thread size depth...
It may not matter for it is all based on Ohms and a needle just keeping you close and know when you may be running hot. I know they are not real accurate. ?
Looking forward to some nice weather here to pull the truck out for a nice ride!
Thanks,
Hammy
Hope all is well in FORD TOWN!
As I kind of hate to omit it,
I had been troubleshooting my temp gauge and sending sensor due to it not working sense I changed out the sending sensor and through some testing and all.....found out that they make different temp sending sensors, one for just a light and the other for a "gauge". YEA. So in case someone else didn't know.My question...The gauges are factory and I have a 460 in it, not the 292 it came with. Should I get a temp sensor for a 292 and adapt to my 460 due to the gauge for a 292 and the way it may read? They are of a different part number but may be due to thread size depth...
It may not matter for it is all based on Ohms and a needle just keeping you close and know when you may be running hot. I know they are not real accurate. ?
Looking forward to some nice weather here to pull the truck out for a nice ride!
Thanks,
Hammy
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As I kind of hate to omit it, I had been troubleshooting my temp gauge and sending sensor due to it not working since I changed out the sending sensor and through some testing and all.....found out that they make different temp sending sensors, one for just a light and the other for a "gauge." YEA. So in case someone else didn't know.
My question: The gauges are factory and I have a 460 in it, not the 292 it came with.
Should I get a temp sensor for a 292 and adapt to my 460 due to the gauge for a 292 and the way it may read?
No, use the 460 sender.
I had been troubleshooting my temp gauge and sending sensor due to it not working since I changed out the sending sensor and through some testing and all.....found out that they make different temp sending sensors, one for just a light and the other for a "gauge." YEA. So in case someone else didn't know.My question: The gauges are factory and I have a 460 in it, not the 292 it came with.
Should I get a temp sensor for a 292 and adapt to my 460 due to the gauge for a 292 and the way it may read?
No, use the 460 sender.
What is the 460 from?
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Mountain Pass
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Hey ND.....460 is out of a, as I can tel,l a '73.
I found out the temp sensor for the '73 Lincoln is only for a light, not a gauge, but the 74 on up has sensor for gauge. AND ford trucks with 460.
Thanks.
I found out the temp sensor for the '73 Lincoln is only for a light, not a gauge, but the 74 on up has sensor for gauge. AND ford trucks with 460.
Thanks.
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D0ZZ-10884-A .. Temperature Sending Unit (Motorcraft SW-925) / Available from Ford & auto parts stores.
1970/78 F100/350 & Econoline all I-6 & V8 / 1979 F150/350 & Econoline 460.
1970/78 F100/350 & Econoline all I-6 & V8 / 1979 F150/350 & Econoline 460.
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So I got the temp sender and this is what I see, maybe someone has some input:
--First I tested the gauge to ground and it works.
--Installed the right temp sensor
--At start up the gauge will show that it is getting warm, moving up only to about the 100 degree mark, then no more. I take my temp gun, check at the sensor and it is at about 160 degrees, the gauge still reads at or around 100. I turn the key off, I start it back up and the gauge rises to about the proper temp, (160 at the time) then slowly drops back down to about 100 degree mark.?
I checked to make sure I am getting good connection, which I feel I am. lost?
Thanks,
Hammy
--First I tested the gauge to ground and it works.
--Installed the right temp sensor
--At start up the gauge will show that it is getting warm, moving up only to about the 100 degree mark, then no more. I take my temp gun, check at the sensor and it is at about 160 degrees, the gauge still reads at or around 100. I turn the key off, I start it back up and the gauge rises to about the proper temp, (160 at the time) then slowly drops back down to about 100 degree mark.?
I checked to make sure I am getting good connection, which I feel I am. lost?
Thanks,
Hammy
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Mountain Pass
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Hey all.....
I am going to be working on my truck this weekend and wanted to get this temp gauge thing working and out of the way.
Just to go through it again....
Start up truck, cold, as it warms you can see the gauge move a small amount. If I let the motor get warm, say 160 degrees, the gauge reads at or around 100. I turn the key off and back on and start it, the gauge will run up to 160, then slowllllly drop back down to 100. Checked with my temp gun and it should be reading the 160 or so...? I checked the gauge to ground and it works fine.
Not sure why or what to check now. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Hammy
I am going to be working on my truck this weekend and wanted to get this temp gauge thing working and out of the way.
Just to go through it again....
Start up truck, cold, as it warms you can see the gauge move a small amount. If I let the motor get warm, say 160 degrees, the gauge reads at or around 100. I turn the key off and back on and start it, the gauge will run up to 160, then slowllllly drop back down to 100. Checked with my temp gun and it should be reading the 160 or so...? I checked the gauge to ground and it works fine.
Not sure why or what to check now. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Hammy
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As I kind of hate to omit it, I had been troubleshooting my temp gauge and sending sensor due to it not working since I changed out the sending sensor and through some testing and all.
Found out that they make different temp sending sensors, one for just a light
and the other for a "gaug
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Mountain Pass
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I do NOW understand the difference between the light and a gauge sensor / sender. Thanks ND.
Gangstakr, the sender had some type of thread locker on it out of the box. I did not use any tread tape or compound. Maybe need to pull it, clean all that off and reinstall? I would believe it has to do with the ground as well..? When I tested the gauge to ground, it goes all the way up and stays there, so yea maybe.
Hammy
Gangstakr, the sender had some type of thread locker on it out of the box. I did not use any tread tape or compound. Maybe need to pull it, clean all that off and reinstall? I would believe it has to do with the ground as well..? When I tested the gauge to ground, it goes all the way up and stays there, so yea maybe.
Hammy
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I have a 1973 Lincoln 460 in my F100. I also have a Edelbrock performer intake. I ended up using a autometer temp gauge myself and it works flawlessly. Mine is installed into my cluster.
This doesn't help you but I thought I'd mention this as an alternative.
This doesn't help you but I thought I'd mention this as an alternative.
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Mountain Pass
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Amish65F100.....thanks, Yea was thinking that for an alternative. Do not like driving around without knowing what temp I am running
. I would like to get the original gauge working, for all the others do. Yea know what I mean.
Thanks,
Hammy
. I would like to get the original gauge working, for all the others do. Yea know what I mean. Thanks,
Hammy