2nd Gen Ram Tech 1994-2001 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 1994 through 2001 Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.

DIY- Trans Tempurature Gauge Install (mechanical)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #11  
Old 04-11-2010, 02:10 PM
contractorben's Avatar
contractorben
contractorben is offline
Rookie
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Augusta, GA
Posts: 97
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

http://www.dieselmanor.com/dm_products/FTG-MFD.asp This is what I used, seems to be holding up pretty good. Little pricey, but you get what you paid for. Looking at you sensor tip, I dont know if it will work though. Is it 1/8 npt?
 
  #12  
Old 04-11-2010, 02:18 PM
mnewbolds's Avatar
mnewbolds
mnewbolds is offline
Veteran
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Illinois
Posts: 461
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

3/8 npt for the tee fitting. The sending unit I think is 3\8 flare. Not too sure though
 
  #13  
Old 04-11-2010, 02:37 PM
contractorben's Avatar
contractorben
contractorben is offline
Rookie
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Augusta, GA
Posts: 97
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Ya it is different on your machanical gauge.
 
  #14  
Old 04-11-2010, 03:30 PM
xjarhead69's Avatar
xjarhead69
xjarhead69 is offline
Record Breaker
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Leesburg, IN
Posts: 1,044
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Why cant you flare the ends of the tubing you already have and screw the flared ends into the fitting?
You maybe able to rent flareing tool from Autozone or buy one.
Ok double checked your install picture. The line comeing off the tranny may have to be replaced.
Cut new line to length flare then bend to shape.
Dave
 

Last edited by xjarhead69; 04-11-2010 at 03:34 PM.
  #15  
Old 04-11-2010, 03:43 PM
CPTAFW163's Avatar
CPTAFW163
CPTAFW163 is offline
Champion
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Ft Campbell, KY/TN
Posts: 2,811
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

it has a Swag-loc in it. So no need to flare. It cinches the line when you tighten it.
 
  #16  
Old 04-11-2010, 04:03 PM
ghost4321's Avatar
ghost4321
ghost4321 is offline
Professional
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 237
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Compression fittings are junk. They always leak eventually, especially when subject to vibrations (like when used on a vehicle). Do it right and use flare fittings.
 
  #17  
Old 04-11-2010, 04:38 PM
xjarhead69's Avatar
xjarhead69
xjarhead69 is offline
Record Breaker
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Leesburg, IN
Posts: 1,044
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by CPTAFW163
it has a Swag-loc in it. So no need to flare. It cinches the line when you tighten it.
I assume your talking about his compression fitting, I know how they work.
I ment get rid of the compression fitting all together and replace with flared ends, much better against high pressure.

Dave
 
  #18  
Old 04-11-2010, 06:42 PM
mnewbolds's Avatar
mnewbolds
mnewbolds is offline
Veteran
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Illinois
Posts: 461
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Yep, Had that problem, was told by someone who was supposed to know what they were talking about. Now I have a new trans line that I cannot install (never done it before) Plus the new line has a female fitting and the old line has a quick connect fitting. WTF? Heres some pics of it. Any one know why this is? The line runs in the same spot and to the same port on the trans, just different fittings. Also cannot figure out how it will run between the exhaust and trans without removing the exhaust..... What a day!
 



Quick Reply: DIY- Trans Tempurature Gauge Install (mechanical)



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:06 PM.