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Old 07-03-2018, 05:59 AM   #1
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Default 59A Water Temp Sensor

Folks, would these be the right water temp sensors for a 59A Flathead, stock heads, converted to 12V. I also believe I will need adapters, can anyone recommend a source for the adapters and plug for the remaining port.

I've done a lot of research but I think I've only confused the issue.

https://cgfordparts.com/ufolder/cgca...epart=8A-10990

https://cgfordparts.com/ufolder/cgca...epart=8A-10884

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Old 07-03-2018, 06:49 AM   #2
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Default Re: 59A Water Temp Sensor

You should not need any adaptors, the treads are all the same that is if you are buying the
correct sender that go up to 1953. you only need the single terminal sender because the
337 flathead uses only one so why not just use just one. The two terminal on the left
head is only a switch, it doesn't read anything all that does if too too hot, switch opens
and pegs the needle on hot.
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I'm not sure why you would recommend not using the two terminal sender with the single terminal sender. The left and right cooling systems on a flathead are completely separate and you have no way of knowing what is going on if both sensors are not used. The two terminal sensor provides an indication if that part of the system exceeding a fixed value.

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