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Re: adding a transmission temp gauge on P30 chassis
I guess I misspoke, I have a 3sp with overdrive. I guess that's called a 4speed? I have a heat exchanger in front of the radiator with a fan in front of that, I haven't gotten down to see whether the transmission lines go to the radiator or the heat exchanger. I believe the heat exchanger is for the A/C, does that sound right? I've kind of sidelined that project for the time being, I'm working on installing a Xantrex inverter/charger right now. I tend to bounce around like a BB in a boxcar with these projects448Views0likes0CommentsRe: adding a transmission temp gauge on P30 chassis
Thanks for all the great information. I think I am going to order this gauge, it comes with parts to mount it on the pan and use the sensor for the plug. http://www.amazon.com/Derale-13009-Oil-Temperature-Gauge/dp/B004XONNQW/ref=cm_sw_em_r_dp_bkVVtb13P9PDBNYC_tt Jerry448Views0likes0CommentsRe: adding a transmission temp gauge on P30 chassis
WyoTraveler wrote: I installed one on my 1989 Pace Arrow P30 chassis. I removed tranny pan to check clearance inside. Drilled hole while pan was off. Welder welded nut to pan. Screwed gauge into nut using permatex sealer. Worked great. While I had pan off drilled 2nd hole and 2nd nut welded to use as a drain. I could then drop an empty pan. You must drop pan to check clearance because it is pretty crowded inside tranny. That looks like a good solution, I may try that when I change fluid, Did you use synthetic transmission fluid? Did you ever have a problem with the tranny overheating? Maybe I'm being paranoid, My last MH was a pusher with an Allison transmission so I let the computer worry about it By the way, I went to high school in Byron, you're probably on the other side of the Big Horns from there. Thanks for the help Jerry198Views0likes0CommentsRe: adding a transmission temp gauge on P30 chassis
Thanks for the reply, I would think the sump would give the most accurate reading of what is going on in the tranny, I'll have to look to see if there is anyplace to mount a sensor, if not I guess it will have to be on the cooling line.159Views0likes0CommentsRe: adding a transmission temp gauge on P30 chassis
rgatijnet1 wrote: They make various sensors that can be screwed in to an outlet on the transmission sump or can be inserted in to a "T" in the cooling line going from the transmission to the radiator. The best place is at the output from the torque converter but as an aftermarket addition, either the sump or the cooling line are the only choices. These may not give the hottest fluid temperature but it will show an increase in temperature so that you can do what is necessary to lower the temp. Places like Summit Racing and Jegs online have various sensors and gauges that can be adapted to most transmissions.159Views0likes0Commentsadding a transmission temp gauge on P30 chassis
Hello, I am considering adding a transmission temp gauge to my 93 Southwind. It is on a P30 chassis with a 454 and 3speed tranny. I get concerned about possible overheating when pulling a toad up long, steep grades. I would like to know if this is an advisable mod, if anyone has done it on a P30 chassis and where is the best location for the sensor. Also, any recommendations on gauges and sources. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Jerry5.7KViews0likes20Comments
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