temp sender position

[davidmtr71]

Hi Everybody I bought a temp sender from a large dealer in Gloustershire but can't seem to find a home for it in my 1098 1970 Morris Traveller engine block I found a plug under the thermostat housing removed it but the sender was to long to fit into the hole? then I spotted another plug towards the rear of the block but same again can anyone point me in the right direction , or have I bought the wrong sender, should it be shorter.

[mike.perry]

You may need an adapter between the sender and the thermostat housing. Is it an electric gauge? Is the sender compatible with the gauge?

[bmcecosse]

You WILL need an adapter to get the length. I hate to think where you found another plug - at the rear of the block..... You must use the plug on the cylinder head...

[Declan_Burns]

David,
You can see it in the photos below.
Regards
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[tysonn]

I like the tie wrap idea!

[davidmtr71]

Hi Declan
Yes I see the position now I have had that plug out where can I get the adaptor from? as the supplier that I have been using doesn't seem to supply the adaptor just the sender, the gauge that I have is a Smiths electrical type with backlight, thanks for the info.

Regards David

[bmcecosse]

You only need ONE tie-wrap - on #1 lead. The others then follow round 1342 without any problem! I'm surprised an electrical sender needs an adaptor. I would try the standard sender.

[tysonn]

All depends how tight you are.

[bmcecosse]

Just nip it up - not too tight....it could damage the carbon 'string' inside the HT lead.....

[Declan_Burns]

David,
I would also recommend fitting the correct sender unit. There are a lot of different ones on the market and not all work.
See
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Temperature-S ... 2c5a55b7ad

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUSTIN-LEYLAN ... 5655b720b5

Resistance ist 800ohms @20°c and 50ohms @90°C
Thread: 5/8" UNF
The part no GTR101= Intermotor 5271

Regards
Declan

[davidmtr71]

Thanks guys temp sender in position now under thermostat housing got it in with a bit of jiggling, now it would seem that the gauge Is not compatable with the sender? the gauge is a Smiths from a mini so I thought there would be no problems not so.

[davidmtr71]

Hi Guys
Temp sender and clock now determined they aren't compatable with each other, how can I determine which is the right sender for the gauge? the gauge that I have is a Smiths type marked up as C-N-H on the dial can't find any date on the clock or any serial number/s there are two spade connectors on the back and provision for a light, any offers?

Regards David

[tysonn]

Have you checked that the gauge actually works?

[bmcecosse]

It's fine - see the other thread re fitting an 88 degree stat. Clock?? I have one on my wrist = no need for tacky clutter on the dash panel!

[tysonn]

Yes but its a bit stupid him having to phone you to keep asking the time.

[bmcecosse]

That won't work - phone not on unless I want to make a call.... I think most carry a wee clock on the wrist - or use a phone to look for the time......