Tranny Temp Gauge install

[Airzima]

I am going to install an AutoMeter transmission gauge tommorrow morning. I have read that there is 2 different length sensors. The one that came with the gauge is Autometer part number # V8976 and the other number on the sensor is -27. Will this fit in the the drivers side transmission sending port? I pulled up some stuff from a web site that said the long sensor is part # 2259 and the the short sensor is # 2258. Another option was to use a short 1/8" extension. One more question, do we need to jack the truck up a bit to change the angle so thetranny oil is away from the plug removal and the sensor install? Thank you in advance for your input!

Dennis

[doubledee715]

no need to jack it up. you may lose 2 thimbles full. no biggie. just put your finger over the hole, that's what I did. not sure on your other questions.

[mroberge7]

I just installed my new autometer P/N 2640 Z-Series temp gauge. I used the recommended test port but i only had one length sender (short). Hardly any oil came out.

I am only getting a reading of 150 deg which i think is to low, so i wonder if a longer sender would be better if it fits.

[Whopper809]

My normal driving temp (autometer) also reads 150-155 and when hauling two quads on a deck I see 170-180 and then add the 24ft holiday trailor and it still reads 170-180 and my truck has a 6.5" lift running 35" tires, so I would of thought that I would have seen higher temps on average but do not.