H2O temp gauge vs Trans temp gauge

[AZ75K5]

Can a mechanical water temp gauge be used in place of a transmission temp gauge? It seems as though that would be possible. They are just a temp sensor attached to a gauge, right? As long as the degree scale is suitable, I think it would work. Any insight?

 

[dremu]

Can a mechanical water temp gauge be used in place of a transmission temp gauge? It seems as though that would be possible. They are just a temp sensor attached to a gauge, right? As long as the degree scale is suitable, I think it would work. Any insight?

Sure, providing the sending units are the same. With aftermarket units you're prolly in good shape.

I took the ammeter out of my factory dash -- damn thing never worked anyway, and with triple batteries it'd be meaningless ... took a factory water temp gauge and put the ammeter dial face on it, and then plumbed a factory water temp sender inline with my tranny line.

Was it worth it? Donno. Cheap, but a LOT of effort, as opposed to the $50 you pay for the B&M kit from Summit.

-- A

 

[AZ75K5]

That makes sense. Anyone else? I want to hurry up and get one ordered in

 

[YELL78]

where do you put the sending unit for a trans temp guage do you just tee into the return line from the cooler or is there a different spot?
Also which do you all think is better mechanical or electrical?

 

[AZ75K5]

I would splice the "T" into the cooler feed line (between tranny and cooler), because I want to know how much the transmission is heating the fluid...not how well the cooler is working. I think mechanical is the most simple set up on any rig thats not already equipped with all the electronics. Also, Im thinking you can use a mechanical water temp gauge (cheaper) in place of a tranny cooler gauge...but im still waiting for more response on this.

 

[az-k5]

If you are talking after market mecnanical guages, then yes it will work. The sensor is for heat not for identification of the fluid it i placed in. Heck the same guage can measure a pot of beans on the stove, it really won't matter.

 

[AZ75K5]

Thanks Matt.

BTW...nice work on the "pot of beans" metaphor.

 

[xpndbl3]

i use em for all my cooking on the trail. mmmm mmmm 185 degree pot of soup.

 

[AZ75K5]

ROFL

 

[dremu]

If you are talking after market mecnanical guages, then yes it will work. The sensor is for heat not for identification of the fluid it i placed in. Heck the same guage can measure a pot of beans on the stove, it really won't matter.

You mean like this ...

this was testing the resistance of the factory sender at different temperatures...

-- A