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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 02:55 PM
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autometer coolant temp sending unit with stock gauge? possible?

apparently my 1-wire coolant temp sender is not available anymore. the parts stores only have the 2-wire weather pack style sending unit.

can i put a autometer single wire sender and it work with my stock gauge?
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 04:29 PM
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Re: autometer coolant temp sending unit with stock gauge? possible?

It's not very likely that it will be the right range of resistance to accurately control your dash gauge. It's possible that something could be devised to adapt it, but a junkyard is probably your best bet.
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 04:51 PM
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Re: autometer coolant temp sending unit with stock gauge? possible?

daturbosix,

Take a look here; http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...1SB_0166929992
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 05:00 PM
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Re: autometer coolant temp sending unit with stock gauge? possible?

thanks. for whatever reason it doesnt come up in their system, but when i gave them that part number they had it.
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 05:03 PM
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Re: autometer coolant temp sending unit with stock gauge? possible?

Originally Posted by Restrorob
Of course the right part is the best solution.
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 06:59 PM
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Re: autometer coolant temp sending unit with stock gauge? possible?

Originally Posted by daturbosix
for whatever reason it doesnt come up in their system
Must have been operator error......
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