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I took my '29 out this weekend for the first time! Real cool. Got a lot of attention. One thing I noticed is the temp dial did not move the hole 45 minutes I had it out and running. I am thinking sender is bad, but dont know how to test. Any thoughts???

You have already performed the first test. Put the sensor in hot water and see if you get a reading. Second since it didn't work correctly you need to check it electrically. Use a volt/ohm meter to determine if the wire, gage or sensor has an open or short. You can also use a continuity meter or wire, battery and light bulb. I don't have a diagram or specifications for the sensor but feel that it is a variable resistor that uses a bridge circuit with the meter to indicate temperature (like the gas gage). If so you should be able to find the problem with a Volt/Ohm meter.

Hi
Gary Wallace have Tempratur Sensor to fit
your -29 Chevrolet. ($ 65,00)
The are only -29 who have this type of sensors.
(4 bimetall springs)
Regards Arvid

Hi
Gary Wallace have Tempratur Sensor to fit
your -29 Chevrolet. ($ 65,00)
The are only -29 who have this type of sensors.
(4 bimetall springs)
Regards Arvid

Wasn't there an article in think G & D about repairing or replacement of this sensor??? I didn't save the article - wherever I read it. Anybody else remember reading anything like this. :eek: :( :confused: