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Apr 26, 2005 | 10:39 PM

agreder

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Transmission Temp Probe

I am going to install a trans. temp gauge and want to know the best place to put the sending unit for accurate temp. readings. Any ideas?

Apr 27, 2005 | 12:29 AM

Pony Power

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I just had a transmission shop install one in my E40D and they put it on the left side of the oil pan. I thought they would put it on one of the lines, [easier], but they said it would give a truer temp from the pan. I don't know if that's true or not but that's what I have.

Apr 27, 2005 | 12:35 AM

Mopey

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If it is a 4r100, there is a test port on drivers side of the tranny, it is right around the shift linkage, most guy's have it there, because it is so easy.

Apr 27, 2005 | 02:48 AM

Powerstroke2000

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I agree, use the test port, as I've had mine there for several years now, and it works just fine!

Dale

Apr 27, 2005 | 05:43 AM

AustinS

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The test port is what I use too. Just don't wrap too much teflon tape high up on the threads of the sending unit. You want to get a good ground on it.

Also as a heads up, if you are installing an Autometer unit, do a search, as there was a post about the sending units being too long and breaking off internally in the transmission.

Austin