Tranny Temp Gauge Mount
It is very important that the transmission does not get too hot. It's life is greatly shortened with increased heating. The only way to know if/when the temperature is rising is to measure it with a gauge.
The installation is not hard. The hard part is finding a place for the gauge that is not going to be in the way and, because of my obsession, does not do damage to my dash area and put unnecessary holes anywhere.
I bent a piece of heavier sheet metal to 90 degrees and slid it down about 2" between the vinyl and the door area to the left of the driver's knees.
After shaping the metal (see photo), drill 2 holes in the bracket for the gauge bracket to be installed.
Then, I loosened the appropriate screw holding the vinyl siding to the wall area. (Unsnap one trim "moon" and unscrew). Slide the bent bracket down until it sits on the top of the vinyl. Be sure that the dash will lift up without hitting. Drill a hole through the sheetmetal where there is the existing hole. Use a drill size that allows the screw to easily pass through. Be careful not to go past the metal bracket. Re-screw the original screw, snap back on the "moon" trim".
Since the bend sits flat on the top of the vinyl and it's backing, just one screw will hold it steady. Depending on your sheet metal bend, it might be easier to mount the gauge first, and then slide the bracket down and then secure with the screw. No need to worry about the screw hitting something important. We are using the original one.
The wires can be taped together and led down under the dash. The gauge kit has instructions for wiring the sensor and illumination. As with most installations of this type, it is necessary to bring a ground wire to the gauge since the fiberglass body is not grounded.
I used the same wire routing for my Ham Radio installation as seen in elsewhere here. Now, if I could only remember to keep an eye on the temperature of the transmission!
Darrell Fevergeon