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Transmission Temp Sending Unit
Finally have all parts in hand to install a tranny temp gauge. Only question is where to mount the sending unit. Benebob had a good looking pillar mount gauge, but I forgot to ask where the sending unit was installed!
Any tips/photos are much appreciated!
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Re: Transmission Temp Sending Unit
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I tried to just find some brass pipe fittings at Home Depot, but nothing really worked.
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That is the best way to mout it (in the filter head) and the easiest way as well. Good luck.
PS - I have some pictures in my locker of the installation.
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I forgot to add that my SVX is a '96.
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3 ways at least I know of
1. Buy and install an aftermarket filter kit as mentioned earlier. May require drilling holes to mount the filter.
2. I picked up a 1/4" NPT threaded "T" and 2 hose barb fittings the same size as the ID of the transmission lines ( I forget is it 5/16" or 11/32") at my local Ace Hardware for about $2 total. Then all you have to do is cut the tranny hose on the inlet side to the cooler in the lower radiator (have a catch basin for fluid that will leak out), and put the hose barbs into the ends of the line you just cut. 3. What I think is the preferred method. Take off the tranny pan and have a hole drilled and install the fitting in the pan itself. That's where the OEM temp sender picks up for the hot ATF light. Don't try to do on car as metal shavings from the drilling will end up in the fluid no matter how careful you drill. all three of these methods don't address running the sensor wire, but that's a whole nother issue. |
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Re: 3 ways at least I know of
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This means, in my opinion, that the temp sensor should be as close to the out pipe on the tranny as possible.
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The fluid path inside the T is bigger than the ID of the hose. I'd guess something just over 1/2" bore inside the T. The external size of the T is over 2" in length and almost an inch in width. The end of the sensor protrudes a bit into the flow, but given the size of the bore where it's at I see no problem with obstruction. To each his own for the sensor location - probably much like the series or parallel discussion on cooler location. I too went with the line coming out of the TC thinking that would be the hottest spot I could easily measure. However every OEM and gauge maker I've seen recommends the pan - excepting those that sell the external filter kit of course. I always (probably incorrectly) assumed that was so you measured the temp of the fluid the tranny was picking up (which should be about 150-170F) vice what it was kicking out. |
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I'll have to keep looking for the pipe fittings - I'd like to install mine the same way you installled youres. Any chance you could post some photos?
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I used a brass T for my sending unit, here's a pic..
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NP, Nick.. What I did was I took the sending unit into Valu with me, and found a Brass T that the sending unit would screw into.. Then, I had to get 2 female reducers for each side (I think it was 3/4" to 1/2", then 1/2" to 3/8").. Screw em all together with some locktite and you're all set!
Oh, Don't forget to crimp the tranny lines with some hose clamps so you don't get a shower!
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