oil temperature sensor installation

Kevin wrote:
>
> I'm stuck. I thought I had all the parts I need to install a oil
> temp gauge, but I can't figure it out. How do I connect the wire to
> temp sending unit? It's a VDO. I'm looking at a single, simple
> wire coming from the gauge. The strange shape on the end of the
> temp sending unit doesn't lend itself easily to an electrical
> connection.
> Thanks,
> Kevin
>
@@ Look again ! The sensor terminates in a round flat mushroom
correct ?
A female spade terminal slips right on the flat mushroom sideways.