1942-48 Ford Flathead Water Temp Question

[WRA]

I would like to install water temp probes in my stock 59 Flattie. Can I use standard Ford 289 or 302 CI. Are they all the same size? Car will be 12v upgraded. Thanks

 

[38 coupe]

What gauge or gauges are you planning on using? The sending units need to match the gauge. If there is a step down resistor in the wiring before the gauge, you need that too.

I mention the step down resistor since, I think, Ford used them for some gauges during the 60s.

 

[blown49]

The 289-302 senders will not work with any 59 series generation of dash gauges. Better off replacing with stock generation units.

Jim

 

[WRA]

What gauge or gauges are you planning on using? The sending units need to match the gauge. If there is a step down resistor in the wiring before the gauge, you need that too.

I mention the step down resistor since, I think, Ford used them for some gauges during the 60s.

I dont have anything yet, its just a rebuilt engine in a 34 5W. I have the stock dash in the car and gage set will be under dash. Just wondering what to use or where to start?

 

[1oldtimer]

if your buy a gauge set up it will come with either the sending unit (electric) or bulb (mechanical). if you buying old electric gauges you'll need to hunt down the correct sender.