Gauge installation
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Gauge installation
2007 F250 SD 6.0L
I purchased a GlowShift 3 in 1 Diesel gauge with analog EGT, and digital boost and temp. I've read several posts about installing the EGT probe so I'm good to go on that part. The GlowShift instructions say to "drill and tap the intake manifold" to install the boost sensor. Is there a capped port available on the intake or will I need to drill into it? Is there another place I can T off of to get the boost?
Also, I'd like to use the temp gauge for transmission temperature. Again, is there a place to connect to without drilling the trans pan?
Thanks,
I purchased a GlowShift 3 in 1 Diesel gauge with analog EGT, and digital boost and temp. I've read several posts about installing the EGT probe so I'm good to go on that part. The GlowShift instructions say to "drill and tap the intake manifold" to install the boost sensor. Is there a capped port available on the intake or will I need to drill into it? Is there another place I can T off of to get the boost?
Also, I'd like to use the temp gauge for transmission temperature. Again, is there a place to connect to without drilling the trans pan?
Thanks,
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Now I just have to find out if installing my gauges will void my warrantee.
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2007 F250 SD 6.0L
I purchased a GlowShift 3 in 1 Diesel gauge with analog EGT, and digital boost and temp. I've read several posts about installing the EGT probe so I'm good to go on that part. The GlowShift instructions say to "drill and tap the intake manifold" to install the boost sensor. Is there a capped port available on the intake or will I need to drill into it? Is there another place I can T off of to get the boost?
Also, I'd like to use the temp gauge for transmission temperature. Again, is there a place to connect to without drilling the trans pan?
Thanks,
I purchased a GlowShift 3 in 1 Diesel gauge with analog EGT, and digital boost and temp. I've read several posts about installing the EGT probe so I'm good to go on that part. The GlowShift instructions say to "drill and tap the intake manifold" to install the boost sensor. Is there a capped port available on the intake or will I need to drill into it? Is there another place I can T off of to get the boost?
Also, I'd like to use the temp gauge for transmission temperature. Again, is there a place to connect to without drilling the trans pan?
Thanks,
As for the boost gauge, you can buy conversions, or just take off the intake elbow and drill and tap it for the line. This is what I did, and works great! Very accurate.
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I did use teflon tape on mine and found the threads were sharp enough to cut into/through the tape to make electrical contact and still seal against any leaks......
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Yes. I imagine something foreign (metal shavings, broken drill bit) being introduced into the system would be grounds for voiding the warrantee. I was thinking more along the lines of what drilling a hole in the exhaust manifold would do to the warrantee.
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