Sorenson TS-54, a vintage coolant temperature sender
type: Unknown Type
Vendor: CorvairFarmer
Description:
🧩 Part Overview
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Part Number: Sorenson TS-54
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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
Primarily used in 1976–1978 Chevrolet trucks and passenger cars, including:
| Make | Models & Engines | Years |
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| Chevrolet | C10, C20, C30, K10, K20, K30, El Camino, Malibu, G10–G30 Vans | 1976–1978 |
Also compatible with select GM platforms using V8 engines and warning light systems.
🔁 Cross Reference Numbers
| Brand | Equivalent Part Number |
|---|---|
| Standard | TS-54, WT344 |
| ACDelco | D1897A |
| Wells | D1897A |
| GP Sorensen | TS-54 |
| SMP | TS-54 |
These interchange numbers confirm compatibility across multiple aftermarket catalogs