Trans cooler installation.
Hi all,
I wanted to be proactive to see if I could keep my automatic tranny alive for the long haul. I have a 27 ft Chateau sport with the 4R100 trans. I am the second owner and decided to bite the bullet and go with synthetic transmission fluid. I also installed a electric fan stacked plate cooler in a non-typical location. Here's how it went, The lay out:
I then used a hole saw for the corners. I anguished long and hard before cutting into my MH.
Finished the hole with a jigsaw where I could. Sealed the edges with Eternabond.
Here's the cooler from the inside. Lots of room. Protected from debris and gets unimpeded airflow.
And a perforated metal screen installed.
Finally a gauge to keep a eye on temps.
Have not exceeded 170 yet so The fan has not kicked on as far as I know.Hope this helps if anyone is looking to add a cooler.
I wanted to be proactive to see if I could keep my automatic tranny alive for the long haul. I have a 27 ft Chateau sport with the 4R100 trans. I am the second owner and decided to bite the bullet and go with synthetic transmission fluid. I also installed a electric fan stacked plate cooler in a non-typical location. Here's how it went, The lay out:
I then used a hole saw for the corners. I anguished long and hard before cutting into my MH.
Finished the hole with a jigsaw where I could. Sealed the edges with Eternabond.
Here's the cooler from the inside. Lots of room. Protected from debris and gets unimpeded airflow.
And a perforated metal screen installed.
Finally a gauge to keep a eye on temps.
Have not exceeded 170 yet so The fan has not kicked on as far as I know.Hope this helps if anyone is looking to add a cooler.
