I have full add on gauges on my powerstroke and would like to add a transmission gauge to my ranger to monitor the auto tranny temps. Who makes a set-up for rangers? I would like a complete system with gauge pod options.

Thanks
Peter

 

I use a scan gauge to monitor my tranny temp. I got mine from Wayne @ http://www.stuffforyourranger.com/st...roducts_id=212

 

dang didnt realize they were that cheap

 

I second the scan gauge, gonna get one myself as soon as i have enough expendable income. Too many drunken bbq's, weekend trips etc... in the summer to spend my money on.

 

yep, same here

 

agreed. Scan gauge is the way to go, you can have 3 other gauges with the trans temp, that's what I like about it.

 

i guess i dont understand how it would measure tranny temp? and what about a vehicle that has bigger tires with the speedometer already off?

 

Here is another idea:

 

The scan gauge is neat, but I agree with omega. How can it monitor the tranny? I don't believe there is a tranny temp sensor on the tranny now, but then I realy don't know. If it will work I might go that rought. How did you mount the screen?

Roach, I realy like what you have done. I have a similar set up in my supper duty and like it. Where did you get the A-pillar pod, gauges and such?

Thanks all
Peter

 

Where did you mount the sending unit? electric or mechanical gauge? pics of the sender?

Thanks

 

ya can someone explain hot it reads the tranny temp? cuz im looking into ordering one of these myself

 

X2 on that one. I was wondering the same thing.

 

it reads it from the ecu. the truck already monitors it, it just doesnt show it anywhere.

 

that makes sense. But im guessing you can't calibrate your speedo with a scangauge can u? If u can im getting otherwise, if I bought that every single number would be way off correct?

 

I have a trans temp gauge too. It's electrical, there is a perfect spot for it on the left side of the transmission. there is a bolt that does nothing...you unscrew that and screw in the sender...vioala...you have a trans temp reading!

IMO, oil pressure and trans temp are the two most important specs on the truck. If you heat the transmission too much, it will be a paperweight. and if you run the motor with too little oil pressure...goodnight!!!

 

Are you running a 5R55E? Any pictures of this 'unused' bolt location? Where does the sender pick up the temperature from? Just a random place inside the trans? I've considered just pulling my pan and taking it to get a bung welded in.

 

Really considering picking up one of these off eBay, brand new for $30


and running a F150 steering column gauge pod. I'll probably do it fairly soon.

 

X2

 

+1 I couldn't stand the factory gauges in my car, while I don't have a trans temp. I do have a killer cooler setup with one big fin cooler, a smaller plate type cooler with an electric fan on it, also a +2 quart pan. Not quite feeling the necessity for the oil psi in my Ranger just yet, I may go that route one day.



Autometer, speedo, tach, volt, temp, oil psi, fuel level, and a fuel psi on the windsheild base.

 

For those who have used the scan gauge, where did you mount the screen. Doesn't seem to be an obvious location on the dash of my 98.

 

I will take pictures of mine. it's too easy. The oil pressure is very difficuilt though, just hard to get your hands in there!

 

Actually

http://fordtruckworld.tenmagazines.c...OAF/666362.jpg

Thats ont he left side of the transmission. I believe it's a "check" bolt.

 

where dose the oil sender go? or can you use the stock one.. if so wheres the stock sender?
also roach where did you get the pod from?

 

I just mounted mine with a kit that puts it over/under the mirror:

 

I actually did a little cutting and made mine fit under my aftermarket CD player. It fit perfectly!

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The lower left guage is the transmission fluid reading.