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Old Apr 2, 2020 | 01:09 PM
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Question temp gauge

I have 2 super dutys that temp gauge wont work the 01 was working till i broke the sending unit doing a water pump so i replaced it w/a std tx 61 & now it dont move unless i jumper wires together but sender changes ohms w/temp change
 
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What is a "std tx 61"? Electrical sending units are not universal, as the sending unit resistance value is matched to the receiver/gauge. Any reason why you're not using the OEM sending unit?

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Originally Posted by Djosbun
What is a "std tx 61"? Electrical sending units are not universal, as the sending unit resistance value is matched to the receiver/gauge. Any reason why you're not using the OEM sending unit?

-- Dave
the parts store sold me a standard brand i omhs it & it changes w/ temp but gauge dont ever move

 
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ok today i put motorcraft in &does same thing
 
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