ZF transmission temp. sender location/tips?

[BrandonMag]

I've been getting the F250 ready to bolt the turbo on, and I'm in the process of getting the gauges installed. I picked up a boost gauge (0-15 psi), a pyro (0-1500*), and a transmission oil temp. gauge (100-280*). The gauges are ISSPRO.

My question is about the temperature sender for the transmission temp gauge. I've got a ZF and I'm a little apprehensive about drilling into my case (although I do realize it needs to be done). My plan is to drain the tranny and carefully drill the correct size hole in the case. I've got a tap that I can use for cutting the threads. I'm hoping I'm able to catch all of the shavings.

Any tips or pointers from someone who may have done this?

 

[freebird01]

drill slow....very slow...and coat the bit with grease...that will help catch the shavings

 

[alienturtle]

what i would do is drain the oil then take off one of the little side plates. i would drill a hole in that and weld a bung with the 1/8th NPT onto that.

1 you dont have to do any drilling near your tranny

2 if you eff up you just get a new side cover piece.

 

[BrandonMag]

what i would do is drain the oil then take off one of the little side plates. i would drill a hole in that and weld a bung with the 1/8th NPT onto that.

1 you dont have to do any drilling near your tranny

2 if you eff up you just get a new side cover piece.

Now that is a damn good idea!

 

[alienturtle]

cheers

 

[tech51]

ITP sold a pto cover with a 1/8 ntp + it added a qt of fluid.

 

[BrandonMag]

ITP sold a pto cover with a 1/8 ntp + it added a qt of fluid.

What's ITP?

 

[tech51]

http://www.sinisterdiesel.com/

Sorry it's called sinister now

 

[BrandonMag]

I just checked out sinister diesel and didn't find any pto covers.

 

[tech51]

Made by Fabcraft they are 70.00 or 125.00 for two. If you run two of them you do a cooler set-up + temp gauge. As soon as they send me the info I will post it up for you all to see.

 

[RyanDamo]

dieselsite.com carrys them, look in tranny section

 

[tech51]

I did not see one on their site

 

[alienturtle]

drilling a hole and bungs are cheap... i cant remember the last time i have heard of a zf5 over heating.

 

[tech51]

I know of two But they pull about 21,000 to 23,000 pounds a day every day.

 

[gatorman21218]

Why not put it in the drain plug? I realize that the threads arent right but mcmaster carr or some place migh have some bushing to make it work. I dont think its worth the risk of drilling into the case.