Trans Temp Guage
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Trans Temp Guage
I was told the other day that there is an un-used threaded bung in my e40d trans that I can put a temp sensor into, does anyone know if this is true or not? And if it is true where is this plug? I havent had a chance to look under my truck since its been raining for the past 5 days here in pa. I have a 97 F250 HD with a 351w, click http://www.sounddomain.com/id/dinty01 Thanks for any help---Dinty01
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From: Wetaskiwin, Alberta
Yes, there is a plug that you can use for a trans. temp sender. On your E4OD it is, from under the truck and looking up, on the drivers side, near the front, just above the pan. If I remember correctly it is just a brass plug. When you install your sender be sure not to bottom it out inside the trans body. Just tighten it "snug" and check for leaks thereafter.
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Mike, I found the plug and i took it out, thankfully it is cold enough here in pa that the trans fluid moved extremely slow so i didnt get it on me. I put my temp sensor in and hooked up all ignition and ground wires, but when I turn the truck on, the needle doesnt go past 100 degrees Farenhiet, is this normal for an e40d with 110,000 miles on it? I tried driving in 1st gear for about 2 miles to really heat it up, but it only got about a 1/16 past the 100 mark?? Whats the normal operating temp for the trans? I was figuring around 150-200 maybe? Thanks for any help---Dinty01
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I forgot to add last night that I pulled the sensor out of the trans and the end is covered in trans oil so it must be sensing the temp of the oil, I think I may try a different ground and ignition sources and see if that helps.
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From: Wetaskiwin, Alberta
I should have mentioned this in my previous post. Depending on how cold the ambient temperature is your temp guage will not go over 100deg. I live in Alaberta and man, it's cold up here. I commute 40miles to work and back and when its below 32F the temp guage RARELY goes over the 100 mark. In the heat of the summer it will go up to around 165 to 170 deg. 190deg is the danger zone as fas as I know. In the spring, with ambient temperatures in the 60deg or so mark the temp guage will show 130deg. I do have a very small tranny cooler up front as we tow a 3,500lb RV with the truck. I find that it takes a way long run on the highway for the trans oil to get even close to "warm". I hope this helps you a bit. Like you, I thought for sure that my guage was not working when I first installed it. Your guage is probably working just fine. If I can be of any further help to you e-mail me direct.
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Thanks for the replies Mike, I guess Ill leave it go and see how it works come summer time. Right now in PA, we are having some cold weather and snow so my oil isnt getting very hot at all. But as the old saying goes, if it aint broke dont fix it, thanks again--Dinty01
