temp sender install
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Easiest solution, get a temp sending unit manifold. It's about $40. It's about the size of a tic-tac box, only fatter. You can get them in various thread sizes to match your cooler line size. Then go to your local parts store and get a couple of adapters (NPT to barb, whatever, etc). Install it inline in the return line and your all set.
Another vote for the pan - I have a bung welded to my pan also for temp sensor.
Temp sensor in cooler lines will not give accurate temp of tranny temp.
There supposedly is a port already in the 4L60E case that you could use also, but I would think pan temp is still more accurate representation of temp
Temp sensor in cooler lines will not give accurate temp of tranny temp.
There supposedly is a port already in the 4L60E case that you could use also, but I would think pan temp is still more accurate representation of temp
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And for anyone reading, the pressure port can work, however, it is a 1/4 NPS straight threaded hole. A sending unit is typically 1/4 NPT tapered thread. Meaning one is the shape of a soda can and the other is the shape of a pyramid. They aren't made to work together.
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1Quikws6, good to know... Any thoughts on how different the temps would be between the 2 locations, pan vs. return line? We talking 20* or 100* difference? (assuming normal street driving) Well, shoot... I bet ambient air temp and air flow over the sending unit in the line would impact it as well. Guess I'll have to rethink my previous answer.
Another for pressure port. It does read a little high because your getting the temp off the metal and not off the liquid.
However in Texas summers I haven't seen temps past 180
However in Texas summers I haven't seen temps past 180
