sounds like sender unit is bad, if it reads cold when it is cold.
are you runing 12 volts on a 6 volt system? that would change readings.
Greg in Fla
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From: Mikerross@aol.com <Mikerross@aol.com>
To: dpewter@email.msn.com <dpewter@email.msn.com>; gls@4link.net
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Date: Sunday, July 02, 2000 3:16 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] Temperature Gauge Question
>I recently purchased a temperature sending unit from Chevy Duty for my '56
>Chevy. The sending unit is actually for the original six cylinder engine,
>however, I have installed a Chevy 305 in my truck. The sending unit I
>purchased fits perfectly in the 305. When I turn on the engine as soon as
it
>generates a little heat the temperature gauge goes straight to hot
(actually
>beyond Hot).
>
>I thought since I was using an original sending unit along with the
original
>gauge (in the dash) the matched set-up it would work fine. Am I getting
too
>strong of a signal from the unit? But the unit and the gauge are
calibrated
>from each other?
>
>I have an aftermarket set-up that I used temporarily when installing and
>working on the engine. It worked fine. It showed the engine temperature
was
>consistently at about 175 degees.
>
>Anybody got any ideas on what I might be able to do. I want to use the
>original temperature gauge in the dash. I don't really want to bolt on
>after-market gauges if I don't have to.
>
>I would appreciate any ideas.
>
>Thanks.
>
>Mike
>'56 Chevy
>Dallas, Tx
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