PerformanceTrucks.net Forums

Notices
GM Drivetrain & Suspension Chassis | Transmission| Driveshaft | Gears/Rear End/Differential | Traction Aids

Transmission gauge help needed

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-06-2012, 09:23 AM
  #1  
TECH Enthusiast
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
bluebommer07's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: donaldsonville,la
Posts: 503
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default Transmission gauge help needed
Ok I want to add a tru-cool to my truck but before I do I want add a gauge with pod, my ? Is were would the best spot be to go into the pan to get the most accurate reading.
bluebommer07 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-06-2012, 11:23 AM
  #2  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (6)
 
SnakeOiler's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: F'burg, VA
Posts: 2,422
Received 5 Likes on 3 Posts
Default
Doesn't seem to matter. You can put a bung anywhere on the pan or you can put the sensor in the pressure port. People have observed similar readings in both places.
SnakeOiler is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-06-2012, 12:33 PM
  #3  
TECH Enthusiast
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
bluebommer07's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: donaldsonville,la
Posts: 503
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default
Pressure port, could u tell me what's side that would be on ?
bluebommer07 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-06-2012, 01:07 PM
  #4  
Staging Lane
 
BlownShovel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Shalertucky oHIo
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by bluebommer07
Pressure port, could u tell me what's side that would be on ?
On my 03 4l80e the pressure port is located on the drivers side by the shift linkage
Last edited by BlownShovel; 02-06-2012 at 01:08 PM. Reason: put year of trans in reply
BlownShovel is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-07-2012, 07:51 AM
  #5  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (6)
 
SnakeOiler's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: F'burg, VA
Posts: 2,422
Received 5 Likes on 3 Posts
Default
same place on the 60 - see pic

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28...p/DSC00004.JPG
SnakeOiler is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-10-2012, 06:27 PM
  #6  
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (25)
 
terravast4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 3,124
Received 310 Likes on 226 Posts
Default
Is the pressure port a 1/8" fitting?
terravast4 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-10-2012, 06:30 PM
  #7  
Staging Lane
 
BlownShovel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Shalertucky oHIo
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by terravast4
Is the pressure port a 1/8" fitting?
yes 1/8npt
BlownShovel is offline  
Reply Like

Trending Topics

Old 02-11-2012, 12:49 AM
  #8  
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (25)
 
terravast4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 3,124
Received 310 Likes on 226 Posts
Default
Thank you.
terravast4 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-11-2012, 05:09 AM
  #9  
Staging Lane
 
BlownShovel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Shalertucky oHIo
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by terravast4
Thank you.
Just be sure the sending unit is short or you may need to modify the NSS slightly by cutting/grinding a section for clearance.
Attached Thumbnails Transmission gauge help needed-4l80enss1.jpeg  
BlownShovel is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-11-2012, 11:14 AM
  #10  
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (25)
 
terravast4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 3,124
Received 310 Likes on 226 Posts
Default
good to know....my sending unit looks like the water temps sender in the cylinder head
terravast4 is offline  
Reply Like
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Thermostat for 6 liter
ZONES89RS
GM Engine & Exhaust Performance
21
09-24-2015 05:58 PM
WTB coolant crossover pipe...
Bluecollar Hotrods
WTB (Wanted To Buy)
2
07-16-2015 08:52 PM
LQ9 Bolt ons (ls6 heads?)
Aboss
GM Engine & Exhaust Performance
7
07-09-2015 10:28 AM
05 2wd 4.8 5 speed
Sbrown06
GM Engine & Exhaust Performance
1
07-09-2015 09:21 AM
Tags
Back to Subforum
GM Drivetrain & Suspension
View Next Unread
transmission and transfer case interchangability




Advanced Search
Quick Reply: Transmission gauge help needed


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:22 AM.