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scuderia · 07-24-2015, 12:56 PM

I recently put a '68 or so 292 in my 66' that has idiot lights. The sender in the 292 has a single terminal (I'm assuming it came from a truck with gauges or that the later trucks are wired differently). Anyway, I ordered a WT356 with the dual terminals and it's the right diameter for the 292 but it's way too long and won't tread down far enough.
Anyone have any idea what sender might work or how I can wire up the single terminal to work?
Thanks.

maxwoof · 07-24-2015, 07:07 PM

I believe the 68 has one light that goes on when it gets hot as compared to the hot and cold lights in the 66. I would think if you wire the sender for the 67 to the hot light in the 66, it will work, except that the green light will not come on when cold. If that is acceptable to you.

scuderia · 07-25-2015, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxwoof

I believe the 68 has one light that goes on when it gets hot as compared to the hot and cold lights in the 66. I would think if you wire the sender for the 67 to the hot light in the 66, it will work, except that the green light will not come on when cold. If that is acceptable to you.

Thanks Max, guess that's an option. would prefer to have the cold light working as it would let me know that the sender is working all the time...

scuderia · 07-31-2015, 01:38 AM

bump.... still hoping someone has a solution on how to get both my lights to function.

ACK · 07-31-2015, 12:40 PM

The thermo sender can go in 1 of 2 spots, is yours on the side next to the manifold or up front near the thermostat?

scuderia · 07-31-2015, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACK

The thermo sender can go in 1 of 2 spots, is yours on the side next to the manifold or up front near the thermostat?

on the side. think there's more depth up front?

ACK · 08-01-2015, 11:59 PM

I have a 250, similar, but not exactly the same as the 292. My trucks thermo sender is located up front and I replaced it a while back - sorry, don't have the part number - and had no problems with fit. If the cylinder head water housing/outlet in your truck is already drilled and tapped, go for it, the worst you can lose is some anti-freeze. If it's not, there's 292 owners on the chat board that might be able to offer parts advise.

I gotta say, I like having the hot/cold dummy lights. Call me crazy, but I also enjoy the manual choke, too.

07-24-2015, 12:56 PM	#1
scuderia Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: SAN FRANCISCO Posts: 447	temp sender question I recently put a '68 or so 292 in my 66' that has idiot lights. The sender in the 292 has a single terminal (I'm assuming it came from a truck with gauges or that the later trucks are wired differently). Anyway, I ordered a WT356 with the dual terminals and it's the right diameter for the 292 but it's way too long and won't tread down far enough. Anyone have any idea what sender might work or how I can wire up the single terminal to work? Thanks. __________________ '66 C10 SWB '64 C2 roadster '38 Indian Scout Flattracker '70 Triumph T120R '81 Laverda Jota

07-24-2015, 07:07 PM	#2
maxwoof Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edgewater NJ Posts: 160	Re: temp sender question I believe the 68 has one light that goes on when it gets hot as compared to the hot and cold lights in the 66. I would think if you wire the sender for the 67 to the hot light in the 66, it will work, except that the green light will not come on when cold. If that is acceptable to you.

07-31-2015, 01:38 AM	#4
scuderia Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: SAN FRANCISCO Posts: 447	Re: temp sender question bump.... still hoping someone has a solution on how to get both my lights to function. __________________ '66 C10 SWB '64 C2 roadster '38 Indian Scout Flattracker '70 Triumph T120R '81 Laverda Jota

07-31-2015, 12:40 PM	#5
ACK Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 534	Re: temp sender question The thermo sender can go in 1 of 2 spots, is yours on the side next to the manifold or up front near the thermostat? __________________ My truck ain't dead, it just smells funny.

08-01-2015, 11:59 PM	#7
ACK Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 534	Re: temp sender question I have a 250, similar, but not exactly the same as the 292. My trucks thermo sender is located up front and I replaced it a while back - sorry, don't have the part number - and had no problems with fit. If the cylinder head water housing/outlet in your truck is already drilled and tapped, go for it, the worst you can lose is some anti-freeze. If it's not, there's 292 owners on the chat board that might be able to offer parts advise. I gotta say, I like having the hot/cold dummy lights. Call me crazy, but I also enjoy the manual choke, too. __________________ My truck ain't dead, it just smells funny.



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