I want to install a trans temp gauge.Where is the best place to put the sensor in the pan.Who else has done this that might could offer up some info.I did a search but after about 8 pages of searching under trans temp sensor/gauge everything was about temp gauges and coolant temp sensors.Thanks

 

i put mine on the return line from the oil cooler........

 

i would put it in the line going to the cooler, that would be your highest temp, and closer to what the fluid in the tranny is

 

Hmm,I didnt think about that.How did you mount the sensor in line?

 

i havent put one in but i think you can get a piece that has the male/female threds on it with a hole for the sensor

i would call Jegs and ask for tech support they are REAL helpful



BTW we are meeting up in MS this month and next if you can make it down

 

Oh didnt recognize you.You changed your avatar didnt you.Where abouts in MS?

 

yea i did, sending a PM to you about the meet

 

You can get a "sensor manifold" to put the sensor in one of the cooler lines. I just have mine in the pan. It doesn't really matter all that much where you put it, the gauge is just going to let you know when the temperature isn't behaving properly.

 

thats the part im talking about, just easier in the line, you dont have to drill and tap the pan

 

Theres not really enough meat in the pan to tap it, you need to use a weld nut to do it properly. If you put it in the pan, it also doubles as a convenient drain plug.

 

I think I`m just gonna use the sensor manifold.That sounds much easier.Plus I just had my trans built and it may mess up my warrenty if I go turning bolts on it.I had an extra pan and we welded a fitting on to it.We mad sure it would avoid the valve body and all the internals,but it was in the way of the shifter when the shop went to put it on.Thats all they were waiting on to be finished so I said screw it,deal with it latter.I wanna drive my car

 

If you lose your warranty just from pulling the pan, you need to find another transmission rebuilder.

 

Not sure that I would.Better safe than sorry I`d check with them first.But I think I like the sensor manifold idea better.Sounds much easier and cleaner not having to drain the fluid and try to reuse it or buy more

 

tell me how it goes, thats how im going to hook mine up

hope to see you at a meet, maybe we can get one closer to you

 

Seems like I've read that you can use the diagnostic pressure port that's located in the driver's side of the case above the shift linkage. I could be wrong though. It's a 1/8" NPT port with a pipe plug in it. Might want to look into that as well.

 

look at your trans from the driverside, about where your shift selector is go about half way up there will be a small bolt about the diamater of your sender, pull it out. you will see that it looks just like your sender. put your sender there, that is where they belong. you will get the best reading from there on what your Transmission is actually doing not just the fluid temp.