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Old May 9, 2009 | 06:00 PM
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Trans cooler line diameter?

I'm trying to order a trans temp gauge, and want to take the temp reading from the fluid line going to the coolers, and wondered if anyone knew the diameter offhand, i think its 3/8, possibly 1/2, i don't want to order the wrong sender manifold. Any help is appreciated.
 
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Old May 9, 2009 | 10:09 PM
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The TorqShift trans has 1/2" cooler lines.
 
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Old May 9, 2009 | 10:19 PM
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Thanks so much Mark, according to Diesel Manor's site, Ford Autos use 3/8, but i had my doubts when i stuck my head under my truck and saw the size of those things. Seems they're not referring to the torqshift, thanks so much for your help! Rep to ya...
 
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Old May 10, 2009 | 04:18 AM
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There is a port on the drivers side of the tranny that you can put the sending unit right into.
 
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Old May 10, 2009 | 08:28 AM
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Yes, thats an easier and less invasive way to get a temp reading, but i'm more interested in getting the hottest fluid reading i feasibly can, as the pan is usually the coolest. So i'm taking a reading from the output line going to the cooler. Thanks for the reply!
 
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