Sorenson TS-61, a versatile coolant temperature sender
type: Unknown Type
Vendor: CorvairFarmer
Description:
🧩 Part Overview
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Part Number: Sorenson TS-61
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Type: Coolant Temperature Sender — With Gauge
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Thread Size: 3/8"-18 NPT
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Connector: Single blade terminal
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Function: Activates dash temperature gauge based on coolant temp
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Country of Origin: Typically USA or Mexico (depending on production era)
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Status: NOS units occasionally found in original packaging
🚗 Confirmed Fitment
Used across late 1960s to early 1990s vehicles, including:
| Make | Models & Engines | Years |
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| Toyota | Corolla, Celica, Crown, Carina | 1967–1979 |
| Subaru | DL, GL, Brat, Loyale, XT, RX, FE, GF, GLF, GL-10, Standard | 1972–1994 |
| GM | Select applications with metric-thread senders (verify thread match) | 1980s–1990s |
Also found in Beck/Arnley 201-0429, ACDelco E1850, and Duralast TU257 catalogs.
🔁 Cross Reference Numbers
| Brand | Equivalent Part Number |
|---|---|
| ACDelco | 19022032, 19162127, E1850, E1885E, E1891 |
| Standard | TS-61 |
| Beck/Arnley | 201-0429 |
| Duralast | TU257, TU61 |
| BWD | WT502 |
| Airtex | 1T1208, 1T1211 |
| Import Direct | 17-1232 |
| General Motors | 12323112, 88924417 |
| Toyota | 83420-12010 |
| Subaru | 21203AA000, 21230AA000 |
These interchange numbers confirm compatibility across multiple aftermarket catalogs