Transmission cooler + temp gauge

[JP13]

I guess we're even then. I'm not a fan of day-glo, overly cluttered gauge faces that look like they fell out of some spaceship on it's way to Mars that don't match anything else on the TJ interior.

It actually matches my TJ. I have an automatic that has stock green light and the aftermarket stereo is green. Thinking about installing this by the hand brake. Nothing inside my Jeep came in chrome. Adding a chrome piece now would look weird.

 

[Chris]

Should I go with this gauge? I'd rather it read the fluid leaving the trans, but this looks like it goes in the pan. Thoughts?

MaxTow Transmission Temperature Gauge https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0095ZKA06/?tag=wranglerorg-20

I actually think that one looks pretty good. The lighting seems to match the interior lighting of the TJ, which is a plus!

 

[Jerry Bransford]

Nice that it says Jeep, but I'm not a fan of chrome.

You can easily make it any color you want with a little paint & masking tape.

 

[Stinger]

I guess we're even then. I'm not a fan of day-glo, overly cluttered gauge faces that look like they fell out of some spaceship on it's way to Mars that don't match anything else on the TJ interior.

Damn it Blaine would you please quit holding back and just tell it like it is! On second thought don't. I can alway use a good morning laugh

 

[RD3]

I'm partial to this one.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019QG6E0I/?tag=wranglerorg-20

Where is the best place to install to get your reading?

 

[LONGJP2]

Thanks for the recommendation. I noticed that's twice as expensive as similar remote coolers. Why is that cooler better than others? Trying to justify the price.

Priced high because they had to design it to be installed by joe blow. If you can fab, you could piece one together cheaper.

Why does this one mount at the tranny instead of in front of the radiator?

Size/space. A passive (no fan) cooler would normally be installed in front of the radiator. They're pros and cons to both.

 

[John Scoggins]

So far as the airspeed of a swallow ladened with the cooler,

African or European?

 

[pagrey]

Where is the best place to install to get your reading?

I'd say the pan.

Priced high because they had to design it to be installed by joe blow.

Has the price changed much since 2016 when those comments were made?

 

[LONGJP2]

Has the price changed much since 2016 when those comments were made?

Wow, I totally missed that. I usually check those things.

 

[RD3]

I'd say the pan.

Have you installed one in the pan?

 

[RD3]

I'm partial to this one.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019QG6E0I/?tag=wranglerorg-20

Purchased this one. Is there a bung made for this that you can buy to weld in? If not what are you doing at the trans pan?

 

[Tldelaney]

Another question, what is the best way to tap into the tranny temp for those with manuals?

 

[RD3]

Purchased this one. Is there a bung made for this that you can buy to weld in? If not what are you doing at the trans pan?

Found a bung made for it on Amazon

 

[pagrey]

Another question, what is the best way to tap into the tranny temp for those with manuals?

Automatics run very hot with friction clutches and the torque converter, manuals don't really run hot so they rarely have temperature gauges. You could drill and tap the case if you knew where it was safe to do but I don't think there is a need.

 

[Tldelaney]

Automatics run very hot with friction clutches and the torque converter, manuals don't really run hot so they rarely have temperature gauges. You could drill and tap the case if you knew where it was safe to do but I don't think there is a need.

true, It would be interesting to see the temp diff when out crawling. Could you tap into one of the cooler lines?

 

[pagrey]

true, It would be interesting to see the temp diff when out crawling. Could you tap into one of the cooler lines?

People have, I think the pan is more useful but you can learn something no matter where you test.

 

[mrblaine]

Purchased this one. Is there a bung made for this that you can buy to weld in? If not what are you doing at the trans pan?

Weld is relative. I do use weld bungs from various sources. The sender thread is 1/8" NPT so you are looking for a flanged bung in that thread. I buy them in bulk so I'm not sure of a value for a single. But, if you like, I can send one out for postage and the price on the website which is what I paid.

http://www.bungking.com/stepped-npt-bungs/

Or if you have a spare pan and want me to silver braze it in, I can do that. Costs 20 bucks plus shipping and that includes the bung. (provided the pan is clean) I charge 148 dollars to clean it.

 

[pagrey]

Be careful, this might be what you get back in the mail...

b00mb00m's bung

And that's a great offer regarding those bungs and installing them.

 

[mrblaine]

Be careful, this might be what you get back in the mail...

b00mb00m's bung

And that's a great offer regarding those bungs and installing them.

You can avoid all that by not trying to outsmartass a smartass.

 

[psrivats]

Looking for recommendations for transmission cooler + temp gauge.
Thanks.

2005 LJ 4.0 Automatic

I have this cooler in my Jeep and no problems so far.

https://www.pscmotorsports.com/engine-specific-products/jeep/psc-mbc100.html
I like the below gauge from autometer - it's backlit green but not overly bright.

Autometer factory match 2-1/6 gauge 8457