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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 12:17 PM
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Trans Temp guage install...

I have been searching for a while, but I can't seem to find a really good write up on a transmission temperature gauge install. I need to know how to run the probe that actually reads the temp. Help me out.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 12:24 PM
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There's a black hex head plug in a port on the driver's side of the trans, towards the front, just above the pan. Remove the plug and install the sender there. Then run the wires to the gauge. That's about all there is to it.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 12:26 PM
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Gauge Installations at DieselManor- 1999-2003 7.3L Powerstroke

Slides 12-14 & 28-33 tells the whole story.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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I only say this because I did it a few years ago when I did mine, "do not over tighten the sensor"! I actually broke mine off inside the test port where it screws in.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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A couple rounds of Teflon and just snug up. Not to tight like Chris said.

Teflon tape if you have a two wire sender. One wire don't use any.
 
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