Source for temperature sending unit 1965 L-79

[Murray S.]

I am looking for a source for a temperature sending unit for my 1965 L-79 coupe.
I checked Long Island Corvette Supply catalog online; they only provide a (seemingly) generic replacement.
My preference would be an original but a good service replacement will suffice.
I believe that original units have a part number on them and possibly other script.
Other suppliers offered a replacement unit for 1957 thru 1967; I don't think that is correct since there at least 2 different temperature ranges: 210 degrees for low horsepower and 240 degrees for high horsepower.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Murray Sobol
NCRS#: 17630
murray.sobol@bell.net

[John D.]

Re: Source for temperature sending unit 1965 L-79

Murray, You will probably find a used one at Corvette Carlisle. AC Made In USA. But how will you know if its any good? John

[Gene M.]

Re: Source for temperature sending unit 1965 L-79

Murray,
John is correct in advise you get an original. I'm assuming you actually want it to function. Who knows what kind of crap you will get with a replacement reproduction...........

[James W.]

Re: Source for temperature sending unit 1965 L-79

Murray,

I have purchased a few NOS and tested good originals off of EBAY. There are usually one or two on there at any one time.

[Joe L.]

Re: Source for temperature sending unit 1965 L-79

I am looking for a source for a temperature sending unit for my 1965 L-79 coupe.
I checked Long Island Corvette Supply catalog online; they only provide a (seemingly) generic replacement.
My preference would be an original but a good service replacement will suffice.
I believe that original units have a part number on them and possibly other script.
Other suppliers offered a replacement unit for 1957 thru 1967; I don't think that is correct since there at least 2 different temperature ranges: 210 degrees for low horsepower and 240 degrees for high horsepower.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Murray Sobol
NCRS#: 17630
murray.sobol@bell.net

Murray-------


As far as original goes, this is what you'd be looking for. This one is [not for sale]:

[Michael H.]

Re: Source for temperature sending unit 1965 L-79

Murray,

I had an orginal one and it read to low like 140-150F. I bought a TU-5 from Autozone and it read low as well. I also bought one from Electric Limited but I never installed and they say it will work correctly. I bought an A/C Delco # G1852 GM # 12334869 an its spot on 180-190, I found it on e-bay for $10. I think the 12334869 is a replacement for the 1513321 noted above. Make sure your using an IR gun so you know how hot your car is.

Mike

[Joe L.]

Re: Source for temperature sending unit 1965 L-79

Murray,

I had an orginal one and it read to low like 140-150F. I bought a TU-5 from Autozone and it read low as well. I also bought one from Electric Limited but I never installed and they say it will work correctly. I bought an A/C Delco # G1852 GM # 12334869 an its spot on 180-190, I found it on e-bay for $10. I think the 12334869 is a replacement for the 1513321 noted above. Make sure your using an IR gun so you know how hot your car is.

Mike

Mike------


Yes, the 12334869 is the replacement for the 1513321. The 12334869 is still available from GM and Delco. However, I've heard many reports that it does not read correctly.

[Henry J.]

Re: Source for temperature sending unit 1965 L-79

Joe:

Are there any identifying marks/stampings on the unit itself to differentiate model numbers?

[Joe L.]

Re: Source for temperature sending unit 1965 L-79

Joe:

Are there any identifying marks/stampings on the unit itself to differentiate model numbers?

Henry------


No, there are no part numbers or other identifying numbers on the sender. The only stamping is "AC Made in USA 12V".

[Michael H.]

Re: Source for temperature sending unit 1965 L-79

Mike------


Yes, the 12334869 is the replacement for the 1513321. The 12334869 is still available from GM and Delco. However, I've heard many reports that it does not read correctly.

Joe,

I guess I was lucky maybe the one I got is old stock but it works and it's right on the money. The 12334869 has no markings at all on it.

Mike