Differiential temp sensor

[E-9]

Where is the best place to put the sensor for a temp gauge in the differential. I have read that the highest oil temp is at the top of the housing as the fluid is slung off the ring gear.

 

[HoleshotHolset]

I'd try to keep it high to avoid catching it on stuff that you happen to run over in the road... . like F*rd FlowerPokes and so forth.

Not only that... but heat rises and the top should in theory be warmer than the bottom... .



Matt

 

[Animal]

I’d put it in the middle of the rear cover about ½” to 1” above the fill hole right behind the ring gear, so the hottest oil coming off it gets splashed on the sensor.

 

[amsoilman]

I done some testing for Roy of Mag-Hytec fame when he first put the Mag-Hytec covers on the market. I had a temp sensor at the top as well as the bottom of the cover, and there was a difference of 10 to 15 degrees between the two when pulling a load up steep grades. The top sensor was reading the highest temps when compared to the bottom sensor.





Wayne

amsoilman

 

[Deezul1]

I stuck mine in place of the fill plug. I dont really care what the precise temp of the oil is but I do want to establish a "normal " base line and be able to see an abnormal temp rise.

 

[HoleshotHolset]

I agree with Deezul 1, but if you remove the fill plug you are also removing a nifty little magnet that helps to catch some of the miscellaneous ferrous crud that happens to be floating around.

Just something to consider... and not meant as a flame.



Matt