Sending Units/Sensor Switches

1983 GMC Pickup K2500, 6.2 C, SM465/M20SECTION Sending Units/Sensor Switches
SENDING UNITS/SENSOR SWITCHES LOCATION

Component Location
A/C Pressure Cycling Switch On accumulator drier. See Figure.
Detonation Sensor On lower left side of engine block behind starter. See Figure.
Fuel Gauge Sender Top of fuel tank.
Oil Pressure Sensor (Diesel) Upper front of engine.
Oil Pressure Sensor (4.1 & 4.8L Gas) In engine above starter.
Oil Pressure Sensor (5.0 & 5.7L Gas) left front of distributor.
Oil Pressure Sensor (7.4L Gas) Rear left side of engine.
Oxygen Sensor (6-Cyl.) In front exhaust pipe. See Figure & 10.
Oxygen Sensor (V8) In exhaust manifold (V8). See Figure & 10.
Vacuum Sensor Near electronic control module. See Figure & 4.
Vehicle Speed Sensor Under left side of dash. See Figure.
Water Temperature Switch (6-Cyl.) On water outlet. See Figure.
Water Temperature Switch (V8) Left rear corner of engine. See Figure.
RENDER: 1.0x

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