anyone ever put a temp guage on an f150 i am considering this because i just bought a camp trailer and i dont want to buy a new tranny in 6 months any input on this would be greatly apreciateed

 

I'd recommend buying an Edge Evolution Programmer, you can monitor trans temps etc...As well as tune the truck for towing with a bit more low end power and firmer shifts to prolong tranny life.

 

sounds like a good idea i will have to do some searching to see how it mounts or whatever in the truck

 

the edge evalution cs seems like the one i need but is trans temp availible for my truck

 

I have the gryphon (same hardware but better company to deal with as they can write custom tunes for you for a small cost if you wish). You can monitor tranny temps and a bunch of other parameters, up to 4 at a time. It mounts right above the left AC vent and looks factory. Most people who I point it out to didn't even notice it. Search on here and see the pictures and reviews.

 

say i just wanted to use a temp guage where would i tap into the tranny at i think i have a tranny cooler

 

I tapped into the rubber hose part of the trans output line up front as it goes to the upper line on the rad. I used a brass "T" with some hose fittings and clamps and an extra length of hose to form a loop to complete the splice.

Then I have an Autometer electric gauge wired in and it's in a dual pod on the A piller. The other gauge I have is a real water temp gauge..

Since you are tapping into the rubber part of the hose, you have to run a separate ground to the T.

I've had mine installed for over 7 years and zero leaks or issues.. It sure does make it nice to keep tabs on the temps! Best mod I've made, other then the overload springs!

Mitch

 

great intell mitch thats what i shall do
a pillar mount sounds cool i will have to look into that for my truck

 

whats the purpose of it going through the rad if there is an air cooler after that?

 

For more cooling. Both coolers help. The cooler in the radiator is especially effective at low speeds and when backing up.

 

so is the rad first inline or is the air cooler first?
i am thinking i want the temp of the oil before it's cooled it will be closer to the actual temp of whats in the pan

 

The rad cooler sees the fluid first. Where I have the T is just before it goes into the rad, so it's the hottest temp of the FLUID as it's left the trans. It's not necessarly the same temp as what's in the pan.

If I'm working the truck hard, the fluid temp will be hotter then the pan temps. I don't really care what the pan temp is, as long as my fluid temp is within reason... The most I've gotten the fluid temp is 210* and that was pulling a 5% grade towing my TT on a 90* + Summer day with the AC on in the cab!

It cooled back down on the downside of the grade...

You will get more needle action and faster rises and drops with the sensor located where I have it.. If you want to see a more steady temp and what temp the fluid is BEFORE it starts working, the pan temp is where you want it..

You just have to know what your individual ranges of temps are for your application and go from there...

Mitch

 

great i will put it on the rubber hose just befor it goes into the top of the rad i assume i will need some hi temp hose 3/8 id?

 

What year is your truck - you may be able to use a Scangauge II. It sure beats installing a gauge.

http://www.scangauge.com/

 

preety basic for the price plus i dont think tranny temp is availible for my year
2000