C-1 water temp. gauge

[Nicholas L.]

When I move my ignition switch to the on position the temperature needles go all the way to the right and stays there. Any recommendations for cause and solution will be appreciated.

[Roy B.]

Re: C-1 water temp. gauge

Check ground wire

[Dennis C.]

Nicholas... Try removing the wire...

...from the temp sending unit. With the key on, see what the reading is on your gauge. If not to full right, the problem is likely with the sending unit. Touch the sending unit wire to ground - gauge should go full right. You may find an assistant helps in quickly and easily doing this test.

[Roy B.]

Re: C-1 water temp. gauge

For any one needing one for a 53 to early 56

[mike mccagh]

Re: C-1 water temp. gauge

el royo: the discussion pertained to coolant temp sending unit. your pics look like fuel gauge sending units to me. mikie

[Roy B.]

Re: C-1 water temp. gauge

El mike-o I know ! just thought I would add that for others that read his post and realize they need a tank sender for the older beater Corvettes

[Rob Dame]

Re: C-1 water temp. gauge

Heck Roy I thought that was a pic of a water level sending unit

[Dennis C.]

Yeah, Rob... You're Right... That Rare...

...dealer installed optional engine coolant level gauge. Can also be installed to monitor your oil level in the pan, OR, the little known application, to monitor the rain water level in the cockpit of your bubbletop 55. Only one of those known to be sold... Documentation to follow...

[Roy B.]

Re: Yeah, Rob... You're Right... That Rare...

OK guys I got it Thanks

[Gene B.]

Re: Yeah, Rob... You're Right... That Rare...

You may not have ground contact if you used teflon tape to seal the temp sending unit

Gene