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I just ordered a second EGT probe and it looks like it might come up short in length to install on the passenger side, it will be the highest gauge on a pillar triple pod. Its an Isspro Ev2.. How is this handled.. Just extend the pigtail before connection ?
Run the cable to the passenger side in the cab (depending on your gauge location - mine is below the dash), then go through a grommet there. If you are on the A-pillar, you might have to order a long cable from ISSPRO... because I'm not so sure splicing works with that special cable. The solid-conductor wire is the weak link.
I want to say the thermocouple used requires that exact length of wire that the unit comes with to operate correctly / accurately . The same is the opposite of it is too long, you can't cut it to length.
I don't think adding wire to the thermocouple to extend it will work. I am sure it will mess with the readings, as the milivolts sent to the gauge will probably change with different resistance. Never personally tried it though, so I cannot say for sure.
Its really boring to watch the other side... Kind of worthless IMHO. But...
Every gauge on the vehicle is boring when the cruise control is set and the engine is running fine. It's when things are not working right that we are looking for a little less excitement and more information. Our trucks are getting older, and as they do - the odds of things going amiss increase. A simple UVCH issue will spike opposing EGTs, so a driver-side UVCH fail can possibly lead to permanent damage on the passenger side under just the right conditions. You may think that one scenario is a stretch, but I was part of an adventure with an Ex that knew to shut down because his EGTs went volcano with a completely dead passenger-side UVCH.
Every gauge on the vehicle is boring when the cruise control is set and the engine is running fine. It's when things are not working right that we are looking for a little less excitement and more information. Our trucks are getting older, and as they do - the odds of things going amiss increase. A simple UVCH issue will spike opposing EGTs, so a driver-side UVCH fail can possibly lead to permanent damage on the passenger side under just the right conditions. You may think that one scenario is a stretch, but I was part of an adventure with an Ex that knew to shut down because his EGTs went volcano with a completely dead passenger-side UVCH.
Pumpkin...
I've been running dual EGT's for 300,000 miles, through 4 motors, countless injector and turbo and everything under the sun.
Every single time I have had an issue a single EGT gauge would have told me what I needed to know.
If the truck is running like crap and the EGT is reading normal, then its on the passanger side. If its running like crap and the EGT's are way off, then its on the drivers side.
Its great to have, but its not something worth loosing a fuel pressure gauge over.
So.... If I'm reading this right.... Engine running bad means stop right now because you don't have a freaking clue if you are exceeding the EGT limit or not on the non-gauge side. Silly pumpkin here will drive on with a feathered throttle and one eye on the EGTs until I'm someplace nice - like at least a shady rest area with water, vending machines, and a phone to sort it out. If one is in town all the time, no big deal. If one travels at all... like through the middle of nowhere... I'm just sayin'.
