I'm looking for the correct connector for the coolant temp sensor in the left cylinder head of the 305 in my '80 Malibu. The sensor has an end on it that looks like a nail head. I'm looking for the connector that goes on that sensor. A part number would be helpful as well. Thanks in advance.
Coolant temp sensor connector?
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Standard s2292 is the right shape, but does not have the slot in it from what I can tell.
There is a kit from lectric limited for a 70 chevelle that has the correct connector shell, and comes with the terminal and wire. https://www.lectriclimited.com/repa...emperature-sending-unit-lead-repair-kit-88228
Here's an assembled one for a nickel less..http://www.ss396.com/chevelle/CPX-999.html
I'm sure you already know this, the terminal slides on from the side, the nailhead goes in the terminal and the post portion slides in the slot. This came up a while back, so I thought I'd throw out a reminder.
There is a kit from lectric limited for a 70 chevelle that has the correct connector shell, and comes with the terminal and wire. https://www.lectriclimited.com/repa...emperature-sending-unit-lead-repair-kit-88228
Here's an assembled one for a nickel less..http://www.ss396.com/chevelle/CPX-999.html
I'm sure you already know this, the terminal slides on from the side, the nailhead goes in the terminal and the post portion slides in the slot. This came up a while back, so I thought I'd throw out a reminder.
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Thanks very much for your help. That connector in the photo looks like the one that I'm looking for.
If you go to Napa ask them for the book on electrical connectors and go through that, it'll probably be in there
Maybe, everything that came up in the online searches was a newer style connector, until I looked for older applications. The standard 2292 was listed in a few places, but I believe it only works with the replacement senders, which use a spade terminal rather than the post style. The OE connector will fit either. Lectric apparently reproduces the OE style sender with the post, for that 100 point resto of a mid 70s GM product
I was just trying to find one he can get in Canada, I have seen the cost of the shipping from the US at close to $14 US for that part. It's hard to do a search for that cause they keep directing me to a singe wire sensor and not a sender. He might find one at the scrap yard, Ford and Chrysler used that connector as well
Oh, I get it, just a caution that many of the cataloged parts are incorrect.
Shipping is getting to be an expensive proposition. I mailed an insect specimen for my wife's class to an address 25 miles away, it was almost $7. Their first suggestion was $23.74 for guaranteed next day delivery.....I told her I could drive it there for less than that.
Shipping is getting to be an expensive proposition. I mailed an insect specimen for my wife's class to an address 25 miles away, it was almost $7. Their first suggestion was $23.74 for guaranteed next day delivery.....I told her I could drive it there for less than that.
Jeff let me know if you have trouble finding one....I'm sure I can track that one down too...
Thanks again, to everyone for your help. I am also concerned about the shipping and exchange fees, so I'm hoping to find something on this side of the border. I appreciate the assistance.
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