transmission temp gauge

[1997stoker]

anyone know of an alternate method of hooking up a trans temp gauge? i dont really wanna drill into the pan sounds a little risky for an amateur like me...

[ridiculously_necessary]

Does anyone know if our E4OD's have the port for this or was that introduced in the 4R100?

[justinlogue5_0]

If yours is the same as my 99 tranny, there will be a drain plug right above the tranny linkage on the drivers side. Unscrew that plug and the temp probe will screw right in its place. You will probably only lose a drop or two of fluid. Hope this helps.

[ridiculously_necessary]

yeah ^ thats the one im thinkin of. Check for that port. if its not there, the i would assume splice into the fluid line that goes out to the cooler.

[1997stoker]

how would i go about splicing into the line?

[CT Performance, Inc.]

No need to drill the pan just remove the plug as stated above. Its a pressure port same size as the sender.

[1997stoker]

where is this plug located though? i cant seem to find it...

[STROKE_THIS_F-250]

drivers side of the transmission. Right by the shift linkage.

[1997stoker]

so u have to take the plug out or what? pictures would be nice if anyone had some

[1997stoker]

and also what would be the best way to remove this plug?