transmission temp. guage placement

[jbritsch]

I want to get a temperature guage put on my truck to keep a check on my transmission fluid temp. , for my auto. transmission. Wher should it be placed? I've been told in the line comming back from the oil cooler,is that right?

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2001, 2500, automatic
30 ft 5th wheel trailer
Jim B. Pgh. , Pa.

 

[tmacc]

jimb52,
DC has a replacement line that has a trans. sender port for your temp gauge thermo coupler. Call Blair at 877-511-5599 and order part #5011244AA. Also, ask for the fitting to replace the anti drain back valve in the heat exchanger. The cost is about $75 w/ $10-11 freight. Do a search for some good install advice. There have been a lot of post on this one.
Tom

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'01 2500 4x4 4. 10 White/Driftwood QC plain SLT auto trans snow prep camper package tow package bed liner mopar mud flaps Reading Ind. 33" tall contractors cap. Toys: 3 mountain bikes, a cyclo-cross bike, and a road bike, plus a couple of whitewater kayaks. Yeah, I know their human powered, but the bikes are fun to modify too. Like spending $$$ to make trucks more powerful, It takes $$ to make bikes lighter. Titanium isn't cheap.

 

[Blair]

Thanks for the biz

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2000 2500 long box 6 speed with everything but cab roof lights,Pyro, Boost, K&N, 4" exhaust, BD Brake, OEM nerf bars (best fit), 1 877 511-5599

 

[Shleets]

Call Blair - super nice guy. He helped me and also got me a Mopar Performance trans pan. I think the line goes FROM the torque convertor TO the cooler. The temp will be the highest your trans sees - which is what you would want to monitor. Good luck.

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Mark Schlueter
2001. 5, QC, 4x4, ETC, K&N RE0800 and pre-filter, White sport package. Kodiak Sidewinder Steps (front and rear). Mag Hytec diff. cover. Wet Okole seat covers with Rams head logo. VDO Vision Gauges. Three hole "A" pillar mount from Geno's. CATZ "MSC" Amber fogs, Mopar Performance trans pan, Snugtop rear cover.

 

[Cooker]

I like to jump in a say that Blair was a pleasure to deal with and very helpful at providing us TDR guys a good price.

Ryan

 

[RobbyRam]

Blair, My gauge takes its reading from a sensor on the end of my transmission dipstick. Is this a decent reading?

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Bob in Sacramento, Y2K Black 3500 ISB 4x4 4:10 LSD,Auto,QC,SLT Laramie, Slightly BOMBED LB, Polished Stull Billet Grill & Fog inserts, Chrome Smitty-Built Step Rails, Mopar Chrome-Tipped Mud Flaps, A-Pillar mounted West-Tach Turbo/Pyro/Trans Temp gauges,Rancho 9000's set at '1',Diamond Plated Tool Box, OEM U. R. Bedliner + other stuff.
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[Blair]

If anybody needs a price on anything give me a call or ask for larry. Larry has worked here for over 20 years and he knows his stuff.

Thanks for the business and the great comments.

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2000 2500 long box 6 speed with everything but cab roof lights,Pyro, Boost, K&N, 4" exhaust, BD Brake, OEM nerf bars (best fit), 1 877 511-5599

 

[Blair]

The pan reading is good in the sense that you know what you fluid temp is that you are feeding your trans, but you don't know what it is at it's hottest point.

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2000 2500 long box 6 speed with everything but cab roof lights,Pyro, Boost, K&N, 4" exhaust, BD Brake, OEM nerf bars (best fit), 1 877 511-5599