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Different water temp sensor size!?

Old Jul 20, 2010 | 10:13 AM
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Different water temp sensor size!?

I have an 85 z28 which originally came with a 305 4bbl, it now has a 350 out of I'm guessing about an early 80's suburban. Is the bigger temp sensor the same ohms as the smaller 305 sensor? I need to know so I can get my water temp gauge working.

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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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It should be the same Ω however you can check it an ohmmeter.

With engine ‘cold’
(even tho it might be 95° from sitting outside all day) the sensor should read about 1400Ω.


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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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Re: Different water temp sensor size!?

Thanks bud, I appreciate it.
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