Sorenson TS-38, a vintage coolant temperature sender
type: Unknown Type
Vendor: CorvairFarmer
Description:
🧩 Part Overview
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Part Number: Sorenson TS-38
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Type: Coolant Temperature Gauge Switch / Sender
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Thread Size: 3/8"-18 NPT
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Connector: Single spade terminal
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Function: Activates dash gauge or warning light based on coolant temperature
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Country of Origin: Made in USA
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Status: NOS units occasionally found in original packaging
🚗 Confirmed Fitment
Used across late 1950s to mid-1960s GM and Mopar vehicles, including:
| Make | Models & Engines | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Bel Air, Biscayne, Impala (235, 283 V8) | 1957–1964 |
| Pontiac | Catalina, Bonneville (389 V8) | 1959–1965 |
| Buick | LeSabre, Electra (401 Nailhead V8) | 1960–1965 |
| Chrysler | Windsor, Newport | 1958–1963 |
| AMC/Rambler | Ambassador, Rebel | 1959–1964 |
Also found in select Studebaker and DeSoto applications.
🔁 Cross Reference Numbers
| Brand | Equivalent Part Number |
|---|---|
| ACDelco | D803, PS13 |
| Standard | TS38, WT119 |
| Niehoff | TS38 |
| Wells | D1881 |
| GP Sorensen | TS-38 |
These interchange numbers confirm compatibility across multiple aftermarket catalogs.