Thread: tranny temp gauge

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I'm running a circle track converter with a 2500-2700 rpm stall. TCI told me it has a bit tighter clearances than their less expensive street brands and will be more efficient on the street. My car should cruise at 70 mph at about 2700rpm.

I have a trans temp gage located on the output line to the cooler. Sump or return line temps are OK too but may not be as responsive as the output fluid temps. Is that important? Maybe, maybe not. On expensive turbo gen sets we monitor supply and return temps with alarms on both. Of course it ain't too difficult to relocate the sender either.

Kitz

I'm running a 2400 rpm stall behind the 462" Buick in my 32 roadster.

It does ok, but on long grades and running under 55 mph it will generate excess heat because it hasn't fully locked up.

It flash stalls about 2800-2850 rpm or so.

Denny that makes sense to me. Of course these older cars ain't got huge dash boards for lotso gages either.

Kitz

thanks for the insight everyone, i was fairly certain 4000 is a bit high for the street. that is what is concerning me on my tranny temperature. just never crossed my mind of where to put the sending unit or how high temps should run on it. i will for sure get one in there soon!