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Engine temp sensor #489464 02/06/24 10:07 AM
Joined: Feb 2024 Posts: 30 AZ Planepal OP Grease Monkey
OP Planepal Grease Monkey Joined: Feb 2024 Posts: 30 AZ	I have a 1941 AK 3100 truck with a 1954 235ci straight six installed. I’m missing the temp guage. Will a new guage and sensor from a 1941-1946 Chevy work in the 1954 motor? Is the sensor the same or will I need a different sensor? Thanks.

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Re: Engine temp sensor Planepal #489469 02/06/24 11:03 AM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas Tiny Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000
Tiny Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas	If the capillary bulb fits in the engine it'll work. I don't know if the 41 bulb will fit a 54 235 or not. I think there are adapters available if not. VCCA Member 43216 Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet. 1938 HB Business Coupe 1953 210 Sedan

Re: Engine temp sensor Tiny #489471 02/06/24 11:24 AM
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 65 Likes: 1 Atlanta, GA drtyler Shade Tree Mechanic
drtyler Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 65 Likes: 1 Atlanta, GA	Originally Posted by Tiny If the capillary bulb fits in the engine it'll work. I don't know if the 41 bulb will fit a 54 235 or not. I think there are adapters available if not. Agree, just have to try it and see. Another wild card is the head - it may be a later head on a '54 block, which would require an adapter.

Re: Engine temp sensor Planepal #489474 02/06/24 12:50 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi. Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000
Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi.	Yes, as long as it is a 1955 or earlier head. If the 1956 and up head a special adaper fitting is available. Gene Schneider

Re: Engine temp sensor Chev Nut #489494 02/07/24 10:35 AM
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OP Planepal Grease Monkey Joined: Feb 2024 Posts: 30 AZ	Thanks!

Re: Engine temp sensor Planepal #489755 02/20/24 10:03 AM
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OP Planepal Grease Monkey Joined: Feb 2024 Posts: 30 AZ	The guage sensor fit the 235 motor just fine. Thanks.

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