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Old Sep 3, 2005 | 07:59 AM
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What the readings should be

I just installed a pillar mount set of gauges.
I have an '05 F350 CC., LB., 4x4, PSD. I will be towing about a 14.000lb 5th wheel. What are the normal Trans, EGT, Water temps and what should they be towing up a hill. What limit am I looking for?

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Old Sep 3, 2005 | 11:23 AM
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dont exceed 1250* on the EGT pre turbo, try not to exceed 200* on the trans, the water temp probably wont move (mine never has)
 
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I need to find out if the egt probe was placed pre or not.
I got a water temp because the factory one does move from normal range to right to right next to the red mark.

Ford replaced my head gasket about 3 months ago. So far so good. Want to keep a good eye on it when I go to tow the 5th wheel.

I'm surprised yours doesn't move at all. Have you towed anything of size up a hill?

What should be the egt temp if after the turbo?
 

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Old Sep 4, 2005 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by jcd

I'm surprised yours doesn't move at all. Have you towed anything of size up a hill?
2500# lance camper in the bed and a 4000# boat up and down the mountains here in colorado

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What should be the egt temp if after the turbo?
its a pretty inaccurate measurement (thats why its best to have it pre turbo) but would say 900-1000*
 
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