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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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Trans temp gauge??

i just recieved my Auto meter gauge kit for my 2000 ford excursion with a 7.3 and i am wondering if the trans may have a fitting that i can pull out to install the probe....or do i have to remove the trans pan and drill a whole and weld a bung on it?? thank you!!!
 
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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The sender goes in the test port on the left side of the trans just above the pan in front of the shifter linkage. I have Autometer gauges too and ran the wire from the sender up the cable and into the cab past the boot on the floor.
 
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There should be a 1/4" NPT plug in a test port on the driver's side just behind the gear selector assembly. You can put your sensor in that port if the threads are the same.

Edit: mueckster is correct. It's forward of the gear selector. (my bad)
 
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 08:50 PM
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This should help: 3-Gauge Install Pictures

Also their instructions on gauge install: Gauge Installations at DieselManor- 1999-2003 7.3L Powerstroke
 
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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you guys are the best! i am new to the diesel world and loving it!!
 
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Originally Posted by gchavez
There should be a 1/4" NPT plug in a test port on the driver's side just behind the gear selector assembly.
It's a 1/8" NPT thread, not 1/4". Most gauge senders are also 1/8" NPT.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark Kovalsky
It's a 1/8" NPT thread, not 1/4". Most gauge senders are also 1/8" NPT.
Oops! Absolutely correct. Major typo. Thanks for catching that Mark.
 
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