whatnow123 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 (edited) Hey Everyone,I'm hoping someone has an answer to this. Is there a compatible temp sensor that will work with a 280z temp gauge for my engine swap?I meant to keep the temp sensor and oil sensor when I pulled and sold my engine but forgot to pull them off before the engine left. I can't seem to find a water sensor for the 280z (the parts store only list the 2 wire sensor for the EFI harness). I did a Ford v8 swap but can't find any specs on the 280z sensor to see if I can find a ford sensor that is close to the ohm readings... Anyone know of a sensor that will work? Thanks!! Edited June 22, 2014 by whatnow123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 You mean you can't find one of these? Really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatnow123 Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 That's what I was looking for.Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domzs Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 What's the thread size for Ford temp sender ? If you get one w/o threads , one of the options , you maybe able do something like I did . http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/114597-how-to-mod-oe-temp-sender-s30-and-s130-for-lsx/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatnow123 Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Thanks Domzs, I ended up getting the other sensor but it was to small to fit into the ford intake, so I bought a plug, drilled and tapped it so it would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domzs Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Awesome . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Generally an 'adapter bushing' is required anyway going from JIS to NPT threads... Just use Loctite PST 765 or so, and not tape so it makes a good metal-to-metal contact when you screw it in and gives a good ground path so you don't get 'gauge skew'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gacksen Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 dont want to open a new thread but do you know the actual thread size of the water temp gauge sender ? could´not find any info about it. any help highly welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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