...and if you can with the "brass T" styles shown. Try to get the probe opened up and as close to the fluid flow as possible. Some times when using the T and adapters the probe ends up shrouded and will not react as well. Learned that on my 95.

 

i like this idea, but, can you please explain to me things like, where is it located (on the truck, like where do you put it i mean), what is it threading on to, i don't get that part, and anything else that seems necessary....

 

You remove and cut the hard line going from the transmission to the heat exchanger.
The "T" uses compression fittings to seal to the ends on the cut line.

 

Mine never acted that quickly. Here's a link from DTT where Bill explains why not to use the temp sender in the test port.

http://www.dieseltrans.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=558

 

That's what i did with mine and it's been like that for 110,000 miles with no leaks. It is the easiest to do, no drilling holes or welding nuts on. You will have to cut the correct line.

 

Maybe this was answered all ready, but where do you get that T-fitting?


~Nick

 

Read up above, or http://www.mcmaster.com/

 

Ahhh thanks for the link.....I saw the mcmaster part but wasn't sure if that was a website or not!!! Cool......thank ya kind sir!!!


~Nick

 

So which line do you splice that into?? Just wanna make sure I cut the right one!!!


~Nick

 

That right there is great info.

I had mine in the test port most of it's life. I wasnt to concerned about the temp being way off as I never pulled anything (kinda like a post EGT probe) so I guess it was more of a toy that anything, I was however concerned about the sender making contact with the spring or servo. Now I know my concerns were valid.

Thanks for the post.

dan

 

I believe the line is the upper most forward line on the passenger side of the tranny. After driving get under and feel them both. One is a hot line to the cooler and the other is the return. Note the hot one and come back after it is cool and cut it. Just make sure you put all your fitting together first so you can know how long the assembly will be and not cut too much line off. You can always cut more but you can never add on. You will have to find a spot where the assembly will fit in the line, mine is not vertical like in the pics shown. Mine is horizontal right at the back section of the block. I got my fittings from Napa, dont remember the part numbers but they are on here in a thread someplace. Has lasted at least 20K for me and no worries. My temp sender wire is zip tied to the tranny filler tube as to keep it off the downpipe. Good luck.

 

Awesome thanks!!! I have my sensor in the pressure port and I knew it wasn't that accurate, so I want to do it this way so that I can make sure I know exactly how hot is getting!!

Thanks again for the input!!!


~Nick

 

As far as that T that everyone is mentioning @ McMaster-Carr...would that be type compression T that one could pick up at HD/Lowes?

 

Yeah it's a compression fitting on them.......should be able to pick one up there.



~Nick

 

OK, now I'm confused. Shop.com shows p/n 5011244AA is for 94-98 Ram and looks like STOCK line. $34.95 +s/h sure sounds like a good deal though!

Is that really any better than putting a T fitting in my existing line?