[Diy_efi] Chrysler transaxle as stand-alone

Fri Dec 29 19:16:06 UTC 2006

If someone can tell me what the inputs/outputs are on this tranny I may
be able to build that desired stand-alone module...

On Fri, 2006-12-29 at 11:09 -0800, Ernest Buckler wrote:
> Don,
> Thanks for the reply, I'm heading for our Pull n Save salvage yard soon to 
> get a close look.  Will be very interested in what you figure out.
> Ernest
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <don.broadus at exeloncorp.com>
> To: <diy_efi at diy-efi.org>
> Sent: Friday, December 29, 2006 8:47 AM
> Subject: RE: [Diy_efi] Source for inexpensive fuel/oil pressure sensors?
> 
> 
> The possibilities with the trans are endless. You could use it with a plate 
> on the torque converter and run a short drive shaft to an engine like the 
> Corvette does, Yard carts,sand buggies hot garden tractor, I would really 
> like find out how to run the trans with a stand alone module.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diy_efi-bounces at diy-efi.org [mailto:diy_efi-bounces at diy-efi.org]On
> Behalf Of Ernest Buckler
> Sent: Friday, December 29, 2006 9:53 AM
> To: diy_efi at diy-efi.org
> Subject: Re: [Diy_efi] Source for inexpensive fuel/oil pressure sensors?
> 
> 
> Don,
> I'd like to stay in touch re this trans, as I 'm also thinking of using it
> another project due to its compact dimensions.
> Ernest Buckler
> Spokane
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <don.broadus at exeloncorp.com>
> To: <diy_efi at diy-efi.org>
> Sent: Friday, December 29, 2006 6:39 AM
> Subject: RE: [Diy_efi] Source for inexpensive fuel/oil pressure sensors?
> 
> 
> Is that trans the front drive transaxle for the Concord ?  That transaxle is
> the most compact I've seen and wondered could you run it with just  a trans
> module or does it run from the car
>  PCM ?
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diy_efi-bounces at diy-efi.org [mailto:diy_efi-bounces at diy-efi.org]On
> Behalf Of Brendan Patten
> Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 11:35 PM
> To: diy_efi at diy-efi.org
> Subject: RE: [Diy_efi] Source for inexpensive fuel/oil pressure sensors?
> 
> 
> I've got source to pressure transducers from Chrysler 45RFE
> transmissions.  They mount external to the trans.  I work for company
> that rebuilds them, and every unit gets a new one... Many are probably
> fine.  The trans runs from 35-200 psi at times..so It should have broad
> range.
> 
> Let me know if you are interested. Just pay shipping.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diy_efi-bounces at diy-efi.org [mailto:diy_efi-bounces at diy-efi.org]
> On Behalf Of Daniel Nicoson
> Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 3:36 PM
> To: diy_efi at diy-efi.org
> Subject: RE: [Diy_efi] Source for inexpensive fuel/oil pressure sensors?
> 
> David,
> 
> Great info on the OEM sensors.  I didn't know they were that crappy
> (tech
> term).  I looked at the link you gave.  Nice site, they actually give
> good
> info on the products.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Dan Nicoson
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diy_efi-bounces at diy-efi.org [mailto:diy_efi-bounces at diy-efi.org]On
> Behalf Of David Allen
> Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 4:19 PM
> To: diy_efi at diy-efi.org
> Subject: Re: [Diy_efi] Source for inexpensive fuel/oil pressure sensors?
> 
>   I 've used a "sender" for a transducer before and it worked. But only
> after I carefully logged the resistance versus pressure curve and
> programmed
> a PIC to interpolate this table into a linear "transducer-like" output.
>   Still cost less than a real transducer but what a PITA just to save a
> few
> $.  The curve on these elcheapo senders is horrible. Repeatability
> sucks,
> and they degrade over time.  The sensing element is a bourdon tube with
> a
> copper "arm" rubbing on nichrome wire.  It wears noticabley in a few
> hundred
> hours of use.
>   The following company supplies the OEM I work for with transducers
> that
> are not too bad expensive and are a very nice piece. We use the 300
> series
> in a pressure/ vac; 100 PSIa, 150PSIa, 1000PSIa and 10,000 PSIa
> versions.
> I've 'copped' a couple used ones and have great success datalogging with
> them while tuning my engine.
>   They even sell online.
> http://www.meas-spec.com/myMeas/default/index.asp
>   Hope this saves you some time!
> David
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Daniel Nicoson" <A6intruder at myo-p.com>
> To: <diy_efi at diy-efi.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 3:08 PM
> Subject: RE: [Diy_efi] Source for inexpensive fuel/oil pressure sensors?
> 
> 
> >I think the oil pressure "sender" on my Mustang costs $6.00 at NAPA.
> It's
> > really just a variable resistor.  I'm not sure what the response curve
> is
> > but it shouldn't be too hard to figure out if you have a pressure
> gauge
> > and
> > a pressure source.  Of course your control circuit would have to
> interpret
> > this variable resistance to be of use.
> >
> > Dan Nicoson
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: diy_efi-bounces at diy-efi.org
> [mailto:diy_efi-bounces at diy-efi.org]On
> > Behalf Of Geddes, Brian J
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 3:59 PM
> > To: diy_efi at diy-efi.org
> > Subject: [Diy_efi] Source for inexpensive fuel/oil pressure sensors?
> >
> > Hey all -
> >
> > I'm looking for a source for inexpensive pressure transducers.  I've
> > seen lots in the $100-$150 range, but I'm willing to bet that they can
> > be had for significantly cheaper.  :)
> >
> > 1/8 or 1/4 NPT fitting, 5VDC (or 12VDC) power, 0-5 VDC output.  Need
> to
> > tolerate oil/fuel.  100 or 150 PSI would be perfect.
> >
> > Any ideas?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > - Brian Geddes
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