[AChase104]

Hey everyone! New guy to the forum..Just picked up a 1968 Chevelle..factory 307 car but has a 327 now..Not sure what it came out of..First issue is temp gauge is inop. The sensor I believe is on the pass side head (which is the opposite side that everyone said it would be in) Is it a safe place to start by just putting an aftermarket temp sensor in? One wire comes off of the sensor and runs to a wire cluster on the firewall..No breaks or shorts...Anything helps, Thanks everyone!

 

[wihaltom]

Try grounding the wire after removing it from the sensor.
If the gauge moves, that would let you know if it's a wiring, gauge or sensor problem.

 

[charbilly2001]

The temp sensor won't care what side of the engine it is in. They're both hot. Exhaust clearance would be my only issue.

 

[novaderrik]

you might just have the wrong sender... the one for a gauge will have a little "button" sticking out that the wire slides onto at a 90 degree angle.. a sender for the idiot light has a regular blade terminal sticking straight out... the same wire and connector is used for both..

 

[AChase104]

Thanks for all the input fellas, much appreciated... For now I ran an aftermarket one from the intake to a single gauge... Just need something temporary to make sure it doesn't get too hot while I start messing with other stuff.
Also, any suggestions on places to get body panels? Would like the best fit possible. (Front fenders are the only full panels it needs)

Thanks!