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67-LS1 · 08-25-2023, 02:53 PM

I’ve got a 2013 LFX and a 6L50 trans in my 66 Chevelle and I don’t have a trans temp gauge. I use my temp gun on the outside of the pan when checking the level but think a probe in the fluid (pan) would probably be better.
I can’t put a deep-sump pan with a drain/temp port in it because I’m already borderline too low.
I have a separate trans cooler in front of the radiator. The last 12” connection to the supply/return at the cooler is rubber. Do you think I would get accurate readings if I added a brass tee (hose x hose x 1/8 pipe) fitting and measured the temp at the cooler?
Should I measure before or after it’s cooled?
Thanks

08-25-2023, 02:53 PM	#1
67-LS1 Drives: 1966 Chevelle Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Northern California Posts: 141	6L50 temp measurement w/o gauge I’ve got a 2013 LFX and a 6L50 trans in my 66 Chevelle and I don’t have a trans temp gauge. I use my temp gun on the outside of the pan when checking the level but think a probe in the fluid (pan) would probably be better. I can’t put a deep-sump pan with a drain/temp port in it because I’m already borderline too low. I have a separate trans cooler in front of the radiator. The last 12” connection to the supply/return at the cooler is rubber. Do you think I would get accurate readings if I added a brass tee (hose x hose x 1/8 pipe) fitting and measured the temp at the cooler? Should I measure before or after it’s cooled? Thanks __________________ 66 Chevelle with 2013 LFX V6, 6 speed auto, full Hotchkis suspension, Wilwood 4 wheel discs.