I've got an issue that I could really use some help with.
I"m at the tailend of an F engine rebuild on my 72 FJ40 and the guy who is doing the work said I needed a replacement for the Coolant Temp Sender unit. I got an OEM one from Cool Cruisers but it's the long shaft. The mechanic told me the short shaft one is for the "module" (whatever that means, maybe the emissions unit) and the I need. He said it appears that the longer sensor is for the dash gauge.
I can't find the shorter shaft sensor anywhere, only the long ones but @ToyotaMatt at vintageteqparts.com has a longer union nut they offer which would appear to allow the longer sensor to work. Does anyone have any thoughts on whether this would work (mechanic thinks it may not because the resistance could be different)? I've got emails out to vintageteq as well as a call into @65swb45 but haven't heard anything yet.
This is a previous thread where it's discussed but this appears to be for the dash gauge sender/sensor:
If anyone has a shorter one available, please send me a PM because I desperately need it.
I"m at the tailend of an F engine rebuild on my 72 FJ40 and the guy who is doing the work said I needed a replacement for the Coolant Temp Sender unit. I got an OEM one from Cool Cruisers but it's the long shaft. The mechanic told me the short shaft one is for the "module" (whatever that means, maybe the emissions unit) and the I need. He said it appears that the longer sensor is for the dash gauge.
I can't find the shorter shaft sensor anywhere, only the long ones but @ToyotaMatt at vintageteqparts.com has a longer union nut they offer which would appear to allow the longer sensor to work. Does anyone have any thoughts on whether this would work (mechanic thinks it may not because the resistance could be different)? I've got emails out to vintageteq as well as a call into @65swb45 but haven't heard anything yet.
This is a previous thread where it's discussed but this appears to be for the dash gauge sender/sensor:
Vendor - NOS OEM Water Coolant Temperature Gauge Sending Unit Sensor 83420-20010 Fits 1958-1972 FJ40 Fj55 FJ45 FJ25. ALSO < NEW Chrome Sensor Union Top Shelf
NOS OEM Water Coolant Temperature Gauge Sending Unit Sensor 83420-20010 Fits 1958-1972 FJ40 Fj55 FJ45 FJ25 $88 Available for a separate ADD ON purchase is : The Rising Sun Mechanical 's Finest Hour Reproduction End Product $29...
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If anyone has a shorter one available, please send me a PM because I desperately need it.