Hot Transmission, what can I do?
What I have: 1996 Fleetwood Southwind 35LS, 460EFI, E4OD, Banks headers, Transcommand, US Gears Dual Range (under/direct), Dana series 80 5.13, trans temp gage, 96k miles, 19,800 Lbs fully loaded (inc...
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CharlesinGA wrote:
All of the temp charts on the internet show fluid breakdown beginning by 220F or so and the life getting very short above that.
I would get a LARGE transmission cooler with a built in fan that operates on a thermostatic switch, also built into it. There are a number on the market.
What brand gauge is it? where is the temp sensor mounted? Do you have a deep aluminum pan installed to add additional fluid quantity to the transmission so it will run cooler, plus the cooling the aluminum pan offers.
Chales
The brand is B&M or something, it's a type I have seen in many applications. Not sure where the sensor is mounted, the wire disappears behind the dash and I assume goes toward the transmission. The pan is painted blue with a bit of surface rust at one edge, I don't think it is aluminum. Personally, I would feel better with a steel pan... it is too dangerous to swerve this MH around debris in a travel lane. I'd hate to see how an aluminum pan does vs. lumber, furniture, or who knows what else falls in the road.
