Trans mission temp guage

ciara · 05-21-2002, 07:58 PM

I have an autometer tranny temp guage for my car , but how do I hook it up. Where in the tranny does it hook to. I have a transmission cooler in front of the radiator if that makes a difference. I am running a powerglide.

Thanks

slo95 · 05-21-2002, 08:41 PM

not really a "place" for it...
some tap the pan and install it there, I think there is a bung you can buy from B&M that allows for a sensor (also a handy drain incase of overfill). some "T" on of the tranny oil tubes and put the sensor in it. put it before your cooler so you get the tranny temp and not cooled oil temp

Mach 1 · 05-21-2002, 11:00 PM

Not sure about the powerglide, but the AOD has test ports on the side of the case that have plugs in them. I remove the plug, and install the temp. sender there.

Mopar1 · 05-22-2002, 12:55 AM

never had 1? is it a good idea. also seen a mustang with 2 traany coolers, what benfit would this have

PKRWUD · 05-22-2002, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mopar1
never had 1? is it a good idea. also seen a mustang with 2 traany coolers, what benfit would this have

They're a great idea, especially with a smaller than stock torque converter. They get hot, and that's never good.

Take care,
-Chris

Stang_ROTY · 05-22-2002, 06:41 AM

Tranny temp gauges are a great idea, especially for the higher stall convertors that see street use. I installed my temp gauge by ordering a B&M temp gauge. It came with everything necessary to tap into the return line to get an accurate temp, including the "T" fitting and the sensor. I decided to use the return line because I want to know if my tranny cooler is doing it's job. Jeg's sells the tranny gauge.

Good luck

05-21-2002, 07:58 PM	#1
ciara Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 100	Trans mission temp guage I have an autometer tranny temp guage for my car , but how do I hook it up. Where in the tranny does it hook to. I have a transmission cooler in front of the radiator if that makes a difference. I am running a powerglide. Thanks

05-21-2002, 11:00 PM	#3
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	Not sure about the powerglide, but the AOD has test ports on the side of the case that have plugs in them. I remove the plug, and install the temp. sender there. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

05-22-2002, 12:55 AM	#4
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05-22-2002, 06:41 AM	#6
Stang_ROTY Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Berkshire County - Massachusetts Posts: 735	Tranny temp gauges are a great idea, especially for the higher stall convertors that see street use. I installed my temp gauge by ordering a B&M temp gauge. It came with everything necessary to tap into the return line to get an accurate temp, including the "T" fitting and the sensor. I decided to use the return line because I want to know if my tranny cooler is doing it's job. Jeg's sells the tranny gauge. Good luck __________________ Red 1993 GT Street Machine Best E.T. - 12.41/Best MPH = 108 Engine is a 1969 351 block w/393 stroker kit. Dynamic Roller Myte C4, 8 pt cage. Edlebrock Performer heads and Victor Jr. EFI, FRPP 30lb injectors & Cartech fuel system. MSD ignition. Sothside Machine bars & Sub-frames, adj. upper's, 3.73's, Koni rear shocks, much more

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05-21-2002, 08:41 PM	#2
slo95 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 168	not really a "place" for it... some tap the pan and install it there, I think there is a bung you can buy from B&M that allows for a sensor (also a handy drain incase of overfill). some "T" on of the tranny oil tubes and put the sensor in it. put it before your cooler so you get the tranny temp and not cooled oil temp