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Nov 25, 2012 | 03:27 PM

dn29626

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EGT sensor

I traded up to a much heavier 9 ton gn trailer this year. Now i am concerned about egt's. Where should the sensor for a gage be placed? Also pondering a couple of gages and will decide their location soon.

Nov 25, 2012 | 03:40 PM

Tugly

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I have mine on the manifold, just before it connects with the up pipe, this gives you the combined temp of all cylinders on that side. Option - do two gauges with one on each manifold. A bad cylinder will show colder on one manifold and you'll know right quick if you have an issue and where it's at.

Nov 25, 2012 | 04:27 PM

binuya

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This is where I put mine. (pic from diesel manors site). Gives adequate average temp from both banks, easy to access for drilling and tapping. I thought this would be far more difficult than it was. In fact, it was the easiest part of the gauge install for me.

Nov 25, 2012 | 10:31 PM

00Dave

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Same as above.

Jun 18, 2013 | 07:09 PM

flavo

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Hi all, what angle/part of the engine bay was this picture taken from? I'm getting ready to install mine. Also, do I need to worry about metal shavings hitting anything vital? My vacuum hose is far larger then that little hole. I can't imaging it being very effective removing the shavings.?

Thanks, Mike

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Jun 18, 2013 | 08:09 PM

diehardstroker

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i did my hole with the truck running, blew all the shavings right out....onto my face lol

Jun 19, 2013 | 05:35 AM

Tugly

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Camera angle: Put the back of your head on the ground behind the oil filter.

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Jun 19, 2013 | 08:39 AM

Tugly

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Yup... driver's side only. I read a trick where somebody attached a strong magnet to a paper clip and used that to pick up all the drill/tap shavings inside the pipe

Jun 19, 2013 | 09:23 AM

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flavo

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Excellent information folks. Thanks so much.

Jun 19, 2013 | 01:07 PM

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clem1226

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If you drill slowley and grease the drill bit it it will catch a good amount of the shavings and the engine ideling will blow out anything the grease dosen't catch.

Jun 19, 2013 | 03:51 PM

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snakedoc

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From: AL, Reform

i put one in each side, just drill slow and most will fall out. the tiny parts should go by the turbo on start up. just drive around the yard before doing a WOT and you should be good.