Just got a set of autometer water and tranny temp gauges. I think I know where the tranny sender goes, but not sure the best place for the water sender. Where did you install yours?

Thanks!

 

There is a port on the side of the water pump. That is where I put mine.

 

Yes, on the driver's side of the water pump. Drain the radiator into a 5 gallon bucket, remove the plug and no water should come out. Or do it the easy (hard) way by removing the plug quick, have coolant shoot all over the driveway and yourself while frantically trying to get the sender in.

 

I didn't have that problem. I removed the plug and not much came out at all. I did have the sender ready with RTV on the threads and put it in ASAP. Maybe I am just quick, lol.

 

Thanks Guys!

 

I just pulled the plug and put the sensor in, didn't lose enough coolant to soak a shop rag.
Good luck!!!

 

is that the same plug you use for a coolant filter?

 

There is one thing to watch for. If the probe is too long it can jam-up the thermostat!
I discovered this when I replaced a leaking water pump.

 

Yes this is the access hole for the coolant filter inlet. If you have a coolant filter, just use one of the horizontal plugs for the sender. The threads on the sender are most likely 1/8 NPT, and the threads in the pump is 1/4, so use the supplied bushing, and the sender end will not stick out into the water pump. I just installed one on the 1995 dump today.

 

LOL that's what I did. Except I removed it then fumbled around trying to get the sensor installed and my coolant filter connection redone too. Do not do what I did!

 

I did the same thing today too. Removed the plug and plugged it with my thumb, used one to hold the new sensor and one to screw it in. Ever since i grew a third hand i have been doing things that require a second person by myself a lot easier.

 

http://www.dieselsite.com/index.asp?...WPROD&ProdID=8

If your gonna ad the gauge, insted of taking the plug out, and putting in the sender, then later on doing the filter kit, do the filter kit first then put the sender into the filter head like in the second picture on this link above. I put one in, and after I changed the filter the first time...about 4000 miles, I cut the filter housing and poured the water into a clear cup. After a day or so, all the CRAP settled to the bottom. Grit, sandy stuff and stuff that was roaming around in the water...Not a pretty sight. I have yet to change it again but I am sure it will be a lot cleaner than it was the first time. I'm gonna do the 203* thermostat when the weather warms up....maybe before Daytona...we shall see...The filter is definitely worth it and easy to install too...

 

On my coolant filter kit, there is a plug on the top of the filter base that looks like you could put a sender in there, wonder if that would work?

 

if you haven't gotten it yet buy the billet thermostat housing too, believe me it's worth the money to not have to worry about it warping and leaking and a nice piece.

 

Take a look at the picture in the link I posted from Dieselsite. It shows toward the camera, an electrical connection....(Drivers side of the filter head)...that is where I put in my sending unit....however, I did notice about a 5* drop in coolant temp.....I was told by the tech support. The combination of the couple of feet of hose, and the aluminum filter head cause an ever-so-slight cooling effect so you see a couple of degrees cooler water up at the filter head. Also I DID get get the billet thermostat housing. I heard so many good things about the combination, I had to do it....another thing to do before Daytona......oh yeah....the SP diesel Exhaust brake too.....Got too much to do and so little time...