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island45 · 07-01-08, 01:21 AM

After my rewire all gauges worked but the temp rises slowly and always pegs on hot. I know it isnt hot because i can hold my hand on the radiator and it pegs so quickly. I tried another sender from an '83 block and it acted the same. There are 2 senders about 6" apart, so it's a bit confusing. It's a '76 2f. I switched the sender at the rear of the block because it seems thats the one that goes to the gauge. What do I try next? Thanks

07-01-08, 01:21 AM	#1
island45 'Pops' Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orcas Island in NW Washington State Posts: 492	temp gauge pegged After my rewire all gauges worked but the temp rises slowly and always pegs on hot. I know it isnt hot because i can hold my hand on the radiator and it pegs so quickly. I tried another sender from an '83 block and it acted the same. There are 2 senders about 6" apart, so it's a bit confusing. It's a '76 2f. I switched the sender at the rear of the block because it seems thats the one that goes to the gauge. What do I try next? Thanks __________________ Some old Ford one ton pickups,'66 fj 45 lpb, '79 fj 55, '66 BSA 441 victor special,BMW r75/5 toaster tank, Ancient one lung engines (1912 Stover...6" bore, 12"stroke, 8 hp at max 300 rpms, 2125 lbs) Never without an old 'cruiser for 23 years. Everything runs, and is mostly original, That's how we roll on Mt. Pickett.... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet...' Alan Jackson