Sorenson TS-56, a vintage coolant temperature sender
type: Unknown Type
Vendor: CorvairFarmer
Description:
🧩 Part Overview
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Part Number: Sorenson TS-56
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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 warning light or gauge 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 1955–1956 Chrysler, Dodge, and DeSoto vehicles, including:
| Make | Models & Engines | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysler | 300, New Yorker, Windsor (331–354 V8) | 1955–1956 |
| Dodge | Coronet, Royal (230 I6, 270–315 V8) | 1955–1956 |
| DeSoto | Firedome, Fireflite (291–330 V8) | 1955–1956 |
| Plymouth | Belvedere, Plaza, Savoy (V8 applications) | 1955–1956 |
Also compatible with select Hudson, Rambler, and Studebaker platforms using Mopar-sourced engines.
🔁 Cross Reference Numbers
| Brand | Equivalent Part Number |
|---|---|
| ACDelco | D801 |
| Standard | TS56, WT122 |
| Niehoff | TS56 |
| Wells | D1883 |
| GP Sorensen | TS-56 |
| Others | 1507050, 135550A |
These interchange numbers confirm compatibility across multiple aftermarket catalogs.