Pyrometer install
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F250, while you may never have any problems by not installing one, they are quite a useful addition. Think of it like this, all of the big trucks come with them as a standard feature. Everyone here in this forum I can safely say would agree on this one. They are a must for peace of mind towing in the moutains. Especially towing anything over 4000#.
Ryan
Ryan
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I just got my pyrometer today, and hear alot of you guys talking about tapping straight into the exhaust manifold itself? Mine came with a metal bung that needs to be welded into the manifold before you screw the thermocoupler in to the manifold. Do I need to use this or can I tap straight into the cast manifold?
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From: SW Iowa
Balanced heat
Is it a good idea to install two pyrometers, one for each bank of cylinders, to monitor balanced temperatures between both sides of the engine? Would this assist in showing up a weak cylinder by reading a lower EGT on one side?
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i think that that small of a chip wouldnt cause damage if you ran the truck and then let the exhaust blow the shavings out. the turbo isnt spinning fast at all. the air will go right through it. plus the flutes on the drill bit will allow the shavings to escape, just make sure you take it nice and slow.
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From: Melbourne, Aus
Originally Posted by 4wd
Is it a good idea to install two pyrometers, one for each bank of cylinders, to monitor balanced temperatures between both sides of the engine? Would this assist in showing up a weak cylinder by reading a lower EGT on one side?
Don't know about in practice though. I don't see why not though.
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