Gary's 2 442-S

I need advise as to where I can find an electrical connector that will fit on this temperature sending gauge? I have called M&H and American Auto Wire and they dont sell individual connectors. Any advise or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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Gary

joe_padavano

Well, typing GM single wire coolant temp sender connector into Google is a good place to start.

The aftermarket ones all appear to be incorrect white, unfortunately.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pco-5665pt/overview/

http://www.repairconnector.com/produ...Connector.html

Gary's 2 442-S

Thanks Joe for the help. I will order one and just paint it.

72455442RA

74-87 ish chevy trucks they almost all have gauges and that style end on the sender and a green wire still ... My 86 1/2 ton 4x4 350 has that as well as my 83 gmc dually
located drivers side head by the exhaust ...

any wrecking yards nearby or craigslist ?

I may have one in my electrical box ... I chop nice ones off when I find em

Scott

oldcutlass

I had moved your post to parts wanted as someone might have a fubar harness with one still attached.

tru-blue 442

Gary, I probably have one if you haven't ordered one yet.

Gary's 2 442-S

Thank you for the offer but I ended up improvising and made one from a female 18ga 56 connector
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Gary's 2 442-S

Thanks Scott for your offer but I ended up making one.

tru-blue 442

Looks good.

Allan R

Put a little dielectric grease on that connection to avoid corrosion.

oldcutlass

That's exactly what I did with a friends Chevelle... I didn't know if you wanted to stay original or not.

Gary's 2 442-S

I did not know what it looked like and after Joe sent that picture I got to thinking since I have 56 connectors I would just try my hand at making one. I am not all that in to being everything original. What I always want is something functions well and looks good. The fun of the hobby business.

joe_padavano

Actually, the correct terminal is the single wire female terminal, with a slot in it. Harvesting from a truck harness is a great idea. Mouser has the correct new ones in stock for 32 cents each.

The Delphi part number is 2962965-B

Gary's 2 442-S

Good source of information Joe. I am ordering a few of them,
Thanks again.

2Olds4U

And you may want to rethink the teflon tape on the sending units. Erroneous readings have been reported. The base is brass, it won't seize. Not in your lifetime anyway.

rr69ho

These are actually the correct senders.

442fanatic

Saw several alternative methods illustrated. I work at a john deere equipment store. We carry that connector in stock, have to have them provide the clip to crimp the wire too.
Otherwise basic electrical pack from a hardware store with a simple female spade connector I saw in a pic above.