Charlie, how/where did you get a trans temp gage??
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> From: Charlie Alley <charl1@SWBell.net>
> To: Dakota Mail List <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Subject: DML: Transmission problems
> Date: Sunday, August 02, 1998 2:56 AM
>
> Let me start by saying how much I have enjoyed the DML.I have a'98 Dak.,
> 5.2, A/T, it has a Transgo shift kit, Flowmaster w/ split exhaust. When
> I installed the shift kit trans. temp. dropped from 220 deg. to 190 deg.
> (I do have a temp. gauge on the trans). It has not had any problems till
> today. Outside air temp was at 100 deg. I pushed the the truck very hard
> for about four miles with many shifts. the trans temp. got to 230+.and
> the thing would not shift out of low, as the temp dropped it began
> shifting fine again, and has been ok since. Has anyone else had this
> problem? Years ago when I had some experience with B&M shift kits they
> recommended using type F fluid. has anyone used type F in a Dak. A/T.
> Any help will be appreciated, now I have to go install a Trans. cooler.
>
> Thanks
>
> Charlie
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