installing gauges

[DevaROH]

my mom and i just put a new plow on her dodge. well her factory temp gauge doesn't work so i ordered a autometer one and a trans temp gauge. both electric. how do i install them and how much work is it going to be, i need to get them done hopefully before saturday cause of this storm comming. also is anyone is willing to help me out, that would be sweet. thanks

[bottledbird68]

All you need to do is find the factory temp sender, pull it out, get some kind of a T and install the new sender along with the factory one. As for the trans temp, the best way is braze a nut into the tranny pan and install it there. Or, the next best thing is put a T in the tranny line and stick the sensor in the line. Just be aware that method #2 isn't totally accurate, but, it will give you a general idea. Only thing I have found with method 2 is that the sender needs to be grounded to work, so you'll have to run a ground wire from the T to a good chassis ground. Not all that hard to do, you'll most likely spend more time looking for fittings than you will actually installing senders :thumbsup:

[DevaROH]

thanks, it looks like will have to see if i can get it doen today.