trans. temp gauge for drain plug

[kifried]

I recently read somewhere, which I can't track down, that there are some places where you can get transmission temperature gauges that attach into the transmission pan drain plug. I haven't been able to find such a product, anyone know where you can get such a thing?

Also, do the typical autometer trans. temp gauges come with all the required fittings and wires or do you have to purchase everything individually?

thanks, Ken

 

[78MC-BBC]

the gauge does come with pretty much everything i needed, but i decided to mount it in the trans fluid line so i bought a T fitting and some cipples and did it that way, i believe B&M does make a drain plug with the hole in it for a sender, but i didnt want some little fitting sitting that low with any chance of getting hit and falling out or breaking.

 

[kifried]

what are cipples?

 

[megaladon6]

you know.. cipples and bits!

 

[85_SS]

Our cars didn't have transmission drain plugs from the factory - you'll have to drill the pan or tap into one of the lines if you want to install a temp gauge.

 

[78MC-BBC]

sorry i meant nipples! and not hose kind either but the only for use with car plumbing.
you can install it inline on the trans cooler line that goes to the radiator or transmission cooler if you have one, just make sure its the line comming from the transmission.