transmission temp gauge...do you have one installed

[BOB]

Just wondering.

with the weight of these Jeeps and trailers, with winches and accesories, what are the chances of a tow rig transmission running hot?

Does anyone have a transmission temperature gauge installed.

maybe it is overkill...maybe not.

what are your thoughts on installing one?

BOB

 

[GSequoia]

I know a lot of folks that have them, I have one as well but it's sitting in my garage and has been for the past four years. :laugh3:

My plan is to put the sending unit in the transmission cooler supply line (hot side of cooler lines) so the gauge tells me how hot it's getting, not how cool it's cooling. THe tricky part is to get the ground setup since all of the sending units I know of are single wire (ground trhough threads) so you'll need to ground the base of it.

 

[iluv83vettes]

I don't have one, but I have a manual tranny so I don't have to worry about it. If I had an auto I would have a gauge for sure.

 

[foxwar71]

the new duramax we got (2007.5) has the cool built-in tranny temp gauge for the allison 1000. just for the hell of it i decided to look at it once in the middle of a few hour trip that contained hills and some good pulls. it was at like 153*F, ive never bothered to really care after that as i know itll never be a problem.


if youre towing with something like a half ton with an auto, i would be nice to know the temp as then is when you could possibily run into an issue with overheating.

 

[BOB]

I am driving a 2005 Ford F150 with the 5.7. I am thinking about a couple long distance trips. maybe the peace of mind would be worth it.

BOB

 

[GSequoia]

I am driving a 2005 Ford F150 with the 5.7. I am thinking about a couple long distance trips. maybe the peace of mind would be worth it.

BOB

If you're going to haul anything I'd pop one in for sure. Whenever I get my old truck set for towing I plan to give it one as well, plan is the same for the truck as the Jeep, cooler supply line.

 

[BOB]

trans cooler was put on the Jeep a looong time ago.

I have a pod fromm Rousch thats holds your gauge in dash.
It replaces one of four vents. However, it allow air through the sides.
neat product.
http://store.roushperformance.com/detail.aspx?ID=1076

BOB

 

[BOB]

I went ahead and ordered a trans temp gauge.
hopefully, within a couple weeks, should have a picture.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Auto-Meter/105/7549/10002/-1?parentProductId=760223

BOB

 

[Sponge Bob]

I installed 1 in the pan. location is very debatable and changes with who ever you talk with. grounding is an issue but i used a braided ground strap attached to a pan bolt then to the frame. i have a digital read out and like being able to read exactly what the temp is rather then trying to see if the needle has moved or not. Typicaly you should see temps about 130 to 170. it is nice when climbing hills to let you know that you should back off the gas and try not to keep up with the non trailer towing cars.

 

[98XJLongBuild]

I installed one on my rig just so I know what its running at. If its an automatic the cooler that you runner it the better it will work as well as the longer it will last.

 

[BOB]

getting a braided loine sounds like a good idea.
hmmm...now where to place the sending unit??

BOB

 

[keep0njeepin0n]

I am driving a 2005 Ford F150 with the 5.7. I am thinking about a couple long distance trips. maybe the peace of mind would be worth it.

BOB

You did a HEMI swap in a ford????

 

[jmaxj]

You did a HEMI swap in a ford????

As cool as that would be, the Ford 5.7 is the 351

 

[keep0njeepin0n]

As cool as that would be, the Ford 5.7 is the 351

In a 2005?!?!?!

 

[jmaxj]

In a 2005?!?!?!

Ha ha good point, I think they only got the 4.6 and 5.4, you win.

Back on topic, every automatic tranny'd vehicle I've owned I have installed a temp gauge, even in my Buick regal, I like to know how hot the trans runs so I know when to drive them softer.

 

[BOB]

You did a HEMI swap in a ford????

LOL...got me. my bad.. the 5.4!

btw I finished the install...got to post a picture soon.

BOB

 

[BOB]

Here is the Roush vent pod and Auto meter trans temp gauge installed.

BOB

 

[GSequoia]

Interesting. How much would you say it's disturbed airflow?

 

[BOB]

Interesting. How much would you say it's disturbed airflow?

not too bad. half maybe?
you could put it passenger center, because you
really don't need to look at it very often.
except my girl told me its my crap, it goes on my side.
:laugh:
plus...the light is a tad bit bright.
I may put a piece of window tint on it??

BOB

 

[BOB]

here is better sized pictures.

BOB