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Tranny temperature gauge [message #369780]

Mon, 23 May 2022 15:50

boybach

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Saw one of these sitting on the shelf in my mate's shop yesterday, assuming it would be a freebie so where and how do I connect it to the transmission?

Larry

Larry - Victoria BC - 1977 ex-Palm Beach "Ol' Leaky" 40,000 miles, PO said everything working but forgot the word NOT. Atwood helium fridge, water heater & furnace. SS exhaust system, Onan, Iota Converter, R134A, New fuel lines & heat exchange hoses

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Re: Tranny temperature gauge [message #369781 is a reply to message #369780]

Mon, 23 May 2022 16:33

Bill Van Vlack

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On way is to change to a Ragusa tranny pan that comes with a boss for a temp sender.

Bill Van Vlack '76 Royale; Guemes Island, Washington; Twin bed, full (DS) side bath, Brazilian Redwood counter and settee tops,455, 6KW generator; new owner a/o mid November 2015.

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Re: Tranny temperature gauge [message #369782 is a reply to message #369781]

Mon, 23 May 2022 16:37

boybach

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Bill Van Vlack wrote on Mon, 23 May 2022 14:33

On way is to change to a Ragusa tranny pan that comes with a boss for a temp sender.

Thanks, good suggestion but not gonna do that. I'm trying to do this on the cheap! Don't mind spending time but not my limited dollars.

Larry

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Re: Tranny temperature gauge [message #369783 is a reply to message #369780]

Mon, 23 May 2022 18:00

Larry

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boybach wrote on Mon, 23 May 2022 15:50

Saw one of these sitting on the shelf in my mate's shop yesterday, assuming it would be a freebie so where and how do I connect it to the transmission?

Larry

One of what sitting on the shelf?

I set my trans pan to accept a trans pan sensor. Here is how.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/transmission-install/p3851.html

Been using this since 2004.

Larry

78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.

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Re: Tranny temperature gauge [message #369784 is a reply to message #369783]

Mon, 23 May 2022 18:30

boybach

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Larry wrote on Mon, 23 May 2022 16:00

One of what sitting on the shelf?

A temperature gauge.

Larry

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Re: Tranny temperature gauge [message #369786 is a reply to message #369782]

Mon, 23 May 2022 19:48

Bill Van Vlack

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boybach wrote on Mon, 23 May 2022 16:37

Bill Van Vlack wrote on Mon, 23 May 2022 14:33
On way is to change to a Ragusa tranny pan that comes with a boss for a temp sender.
Thanks, good suggestion but not gonna do that. I'm trying to do this on the cheap! Don't mind spending time but not my limited dollars.

Larry

Then remove the pan and add a bung. You'll need the gauge, a matching sensor, and a place to screw in the sensor (bung).

Bill Van Vlack '76 Royale; Guemes Island, Washington; Twin bed, full (DS) side bath, Brazilian Redwood counter and settee tops,455, 6KW generator; new owner a/o mid November 2015.

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Re: Tranny temperature gauge [message #369788 is a reply to message #369786]

Mon, 23 May 2022 21:59

boybach

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Bill Van Vlack wrote on Mon, 23 May 2022 17:48

boybach wrote on Mon, 23 May 2022 16:37
Bill Van Vlack wrote on Mon, 23 May 2022 14:33
On way is to change to a Ragusa tranny pan that comes with a boss for a temp sender.
Thanks, good suggestion but not gonna do that. I'm trying to do this on the cheap! Don't mind spending time but not my limited dollars.

Larry
Then remove the pan and add a bung. You'll need the gauge, a matching sensor, and a place to screw in the sensor (bung).

Thanks Bill, seems like I have to get more stuff if I'm going to do this. Back burner for now.

Larry

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Re: Tranny temperature gauge [message #369789 is a reply to message #369788]

Tue, 24 May 2022 08:16

lqqkatjon

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Depending on your driving i think a tranny gauge is as important as a engine temp gauge if you tow or have to climb any grades.

Pretty easy to install. And not crazy expensive. I bet total cost new for me $70. Auto meter gauge is $56.72. And local auto store had a bung.

The gauge bung doubles as a fluid drain for future.

If i had one prior to my tranny failure i think it could of saved me a few thousand bucks. Had i known how fast my tranny heated up on those hills i might have upgraded the cooler sooner.

Jon Roche 75 palm beach EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now. St. Cloud, MN http://lqqkatjon.blogspot.com/

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