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Coach Grumpy · 12-17-2020, 02:39 PM

Rewiring my 55 Club Sedan. What Temp sender do I need to match with original Cold - Hot Gauge? How many Ohms?

Thanks,

Dobie Gillis · 12-17-2020, 02:53 PM

The original gauges don't work on ohms, they work by varying voltage to the gauge with bimetallic strips. The sender strip heats up and bends, altering the voltage it sends to the gauge. The bimetallic strip in the gauge bends due to the altered voltage and moves the pointer. Look up King-Seeley gauges. No other type of sender will work with the original gauge. This also applies to the oil pressure and gas gauges.

https://cgfordparts.com/wwwsectionfi...e_senders.html

Coach Grumpy · 12-17-2020, 03:09 PM

Thank you so very much! That was just the info I needed. I also appreciate the quick reply.

--Craig

Dobie Gillis · 12-17-2020, 04:48 PM

Glad to help.

paul2748 · 12-17-2020, 08:18 PM

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12-17-2020, 02:39 PM	#1
Coach Grumpy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Caldwell, Idaho Posts: 11	55 Fairlane temperature sender - Which one? Rewiring my 55 Club Sedan. What Temp sender do I need to match with original Cold - Hot Gauge? How many Ohms? Thanks,

12-17-2020, 02:53 PM	#2
Dobie Gillis Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Middle TN Posts: 1,060	Re: 55 Fairlane temperature sender - Which one? The original gauges don't work on ohms, they work by varying voltage to the gauge with bimetallic strips. The sender strip heats up and bends, altering the voltage it sends to the gauge. The bimetallic strip in the gauge bends due to the altered voltage and moves the pointer. Look up King-Seeley gauges. No other type of sender will work with the original gauge. This also applies to the oil pressure and gas gauges. https://cgfordparts.com/wwwsectionfi...e_senders.html __________________ Often wrong but never in doubt.

12-17-2020, 03:09 PM	#3
Coach Grumpy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Caldwell, Idaho Posts: 11	Re: 55 Fairlane temperature sender - Which one? Thank you so very much! That was just the info I needed. I also appreciate the quick reply. --Craig

12-17-2020, 04:48 PM	#4
Dobie Gillis Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Middle TN Posts: 1,060	Re: 55 Fairlane temperature sender - Which one? Glad to help. __________________ Often wrong but never in doubt.

12-17-2020, 08:18 PM	#5
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,982	Re: 55 Fairlane temperature sender - Which one? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Temperature senders are available through the old parts suppliers __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria