Transmission cooling...
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Mountain Pass
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Transmission cooling...
Hi all,
I am worried about overheating my transmission while towing. I have two questions:
1. What can I add to the stock set up to keep the trans cool? I am thinking either:
A) a second trans cooler, in addition to the stock cooler.
B) a larger trans cooler, replacing the stocker cooler.
C) Add a small fan to the stock transmission cooler.
I am on a budget and feel my money should be concentrated on the cooler as opposed to a deep transmission pan.
2. I am towing my 5K TT up a winding mountion road this coming weekend. I will not have time to anything listed in #1. How do I not smoke my transmission on this trip?
Any suggestions would appreciated.
2001 F250 CC 4x4 5.4
I am worried about overheating my transmission while towing. I have two questions:
1. What can I add to the stock set up to keep the trans cool? I am thinking either:
A) a second trans cooler, in addition to the stock cooler.
B) a larger trans cooler, replacing the stocker cooler.
C) Add a small fan to the stock transmission cooler.
I am on a budget and feel my money should be concentrated on the cooler as opposed to a deep transmission pan.
2. I am towing my 5K TT up a winding mountion road this coming weekend. I will not have time to anything listed in #1. How do I not smoke my transmission on this trip?
Any suggestions would appreciated.
2001 F250 CC 4x4 5.4
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From: Dallas, GA
Transmission cooling...
The best thing you can do before your trip is to install an aftermarket Tranny temp gauge. You could install it in under an hour.
This is the best way to keep from burning up your tranny, by being able to keep a close eye on the actual temperature. If you notice it getting too high, then ease up on the power, or pull over and let it cool down.
When you have the time, you might want to install an additional cooler along side the existing one. That seems to be the most popular way along with a an electric fan.
Hope this helps...
This is the best way to keep from burning up your tranny, by being able to keep a close eye on the actual temperature. If you notice it getting too high, then ease up on the power, or pull over and let it cool down.
When you have the time, you might want to install an additional cooler along side the existing one. That seems to be the most popular way along with a an electric fan.
Hope this helps...
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Mountain Pass
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From: SoCal
Transmission cooling...
Bryan,
Thanks for the replies on both of my topics. I will mount my controller like you mounted yours.
Your gauge pod: It looks good. Did it come in that color or did you have to paint it?
I will try to get a temp gauge before this weekend. I just want the trans temp gauge, so I am looking at the single A-pillar pod or the one that fits on the steering column.
Denis
Thanks for the replies on both of my topics. I will mount my controller like you mounted yours.
Your gauge pod: It looks good. Did it come in that color or did you have to paint it?
I will try to get a temp gauge before this weekend. I just want the trans temp gauge, so I am looking at the single A-pillar pod or the one that fits on the steering column.
Denis
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The gauge pod came black, although, there are websites out there that sell them already painted. I just picked up some camo tan paint at the local hardware store.
The dual gauge pod that mounts over the steering column looks good, but it does block the view of the factory gauges on the outside edge of the instrument cluster.
The dual gauge pod that mounts over the steering column looks good, but it does block the view of the factory gauges on the outside edge of the instrument cluster.
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From: Garden Grove, CA.
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Beware, if you have a grab handle on the drivers side, you will need to remove it to mount the gauge pod. I bought a single pod for the pillar thinking I would be able to mount it with the handle. No such luck. I recently installed a single pod over the steering column. The gauge is to the right of center, all factory gauges are easy to see. No blockage.
