Turbo Timer Settings ???
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I can only give my opinion but i set mine for +- 400 degrees. you may want to also ask where their probe is.mine is pre turbo. and before setting the shutdown temp i noticed that after 2min after startup the temp is around 400 degrees, without even stressing the motor. so i figured that is a resonable shutdown temp. The BD "cool down timer" i bought will automatically shutdown the engine after 5min, if it fails to reach the temp.
which i think it would exceed 5min if you try to set it to much below 400. it maybe possible but to me it is overkill to let an engine idle that long everytime you get out.
which i think it would exceed 5min if you try to set it to much below 400. it maybe possible but to me it is overkill to let an engine idle that long everytime you get out.
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From: Lowsyana
The ideal temp is 140C. This is probably impossible to reach, but 200 C will do...That's about 400F. Idleing the vehicle is definitly not the best way to do this cool down. The best way would be an actual cool down process system consisting of a small motor that spools the turbo up for 15-20 second intervals until the desired temp is reached. Unfortunately this just adds another part and something else to go wrong if not maintained. We have these systems on our first stage turbines on the heli's that I fly. So after extended flights or really hot days it kicks in automatically or you can setup a manual cool-down. It wouldn't take any longer than 2-3 minutes. Parking the nose of the truck into the wind (if any) would help cool it down quicker but it would have to be a decent wind to penetrate everything in front of the turbo.
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Originally Posted by raptor131
I can only give my opinion but i set mine for +- 400 degrees. you may want to also ask where their probe is.mine is pre turbo. and before setting the shutdown temp i noticed that after 2min after startup the temp is around 400 degrees, without even stressing the motor. so i figured that is a resonable shutdown temp. The BD "cool down timer" i bought will automatically shutdown the engine after 5min, if it fails to reach the temp.
which i think it would exceed 5min if you try to set it to much below 400. it maybe possible but to me it is overkill to let an engine idle that long everytime you get out.
which i think it would exceed 5min if you try to set it to much below 400. it maybe possible but to me it is overkill to let an engine idle that long everytime you get out.
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From: Florida
Originally Posted by 6L PWR
I agree and I have the Edge w/Attitude set at 400 degrees.
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Originally Posted by raptor131
son of a ***** i was looking at the edge a2 but i could not find that it included a turbo timer of any kind. do they advertise this as i haven't seen a turbo timer as a function of them, they only stated that they read egt's.
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STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition to 3 (OFF). To prolong engine life (after extended
speed or maximum GVW operation), it is recommended that a hot engine
be allowed to operate at low idle for about 7–10 minutes which would
allow sufficient time for the turbocharged engine to cool down.
Turn the ignition to 3 (OFF). To prolong engine life (after extended
speed or maximum GVW operation), it is recommended that a hot engine
be allowed to operate at low idle for about 7–10 minutes which would
allow sufficient time for the turbocharged engine to cool down.
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Originally Posted by raptor131
looking at the edge a2.
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From: Florida
Originally Posted by 6L PWR
Search the forums for A2 and you may change your mind. Apparently, it locks up when it gets over 90 degrees. I was about to upgrade until I read about it on another post. Edge knows about the problem and is making a fix, but it's not out yet. I have the attitude and am sticking with that until I read they've fixed the A2.
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From: Florida
Originally Posted by Keith1984
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition to 3 (OFF). To prolong engine life (after extended
speed or maximum GVW operation), it is recommended that a hot engine
be allowed to operate at low idle for about 7–10 minutes which would
allow sufficient time for the turbocharged engine to cool down.
Turn the ignition to 3 (OFF). To prolong engine life (after extended
speed or maximum GVW operation), it is recommended that a hot engine
be allowed to operate at low idle for about 7–10 minutes which would
allow sufficient time for the turbocharged engine to cool down.
Originally Posted by Keith1984
it is recommended that a hot engine
be allowed to operate at low idle for about 7–10 minutes which would
allow sufficient time for the turbocharged engine to cool down.
be allowed to operate at low idle for about 7–10 minutes which would
allow sufficient time for the turbocharged engine to cool down.
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Originally Posted by raptor131
i don't go by time. theres too many variables. whether or not you are towing how hard the engine is working ect. all anyone has to do is install a pyrometer and you'll see what i mean. i can go from 500 degrees to over 900 by getting on the throttle. and just by putting the trans in gear drives the temps up.
now define this with a factory gauge setup. the needle is always neutral.
now define this with a factory gauge setup. the needle is always neutral.
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From: Florida
Originally Posted by Keith1984
Straight from the ford diesel supplement. There are a lot of variables to how hot it will get in what amount of time and how long it will take to cool but using your pyrometer does it cool to a suitable temp within 10 mins? If 10 minutes isn't sufficient time to keep oil from burning onto the turbo bearings then ford should have included a pyrometer in the build and put a specific temp to let it cool down to in the supplement.
10mins is way too much time for my type driving. less than 20 miles no hauling or towing. so my truck cools down to temp within 1-2min of idling.usually closer to 1min. so yes there are too many variables. if i was to idle 10min i would be wasting fuel. i i personally think that autometer and the gauge companies must payoff car manufacturers to put vague simpleton type gauges in the vehicles. otherwise there wouldn't be a market for them. i agree every truck should come with full sweep gauges with actual temp readings, boost readings ect. the stokers are just too vague. i e trans temp is always in the middle for my truck and yet the temp can vary from 120-180 degrees on the same trip while the stock gauge won't budge.
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Originally Posted by raptor131
10mins is way too much time for my type driving. less than 20 miles no hauling or towing. so my truck cools down to temp within 1-2min of idling.usually closer to 1min. if i was to idle 10min i would be wasting fuel. i i personally think that autometer and the gauge companies must payoff car manufacturers to put vague simpleton type gauges in the vehicles. i agree every truck should come with full sweep gauges with actual temp readings, boost readings ect. the stokers are just too vague. i e trans temp is always in the middle for my truck and yet the temp can vary from 120-180 degrees on the same trip while the stock gauge won't budge.
I agree on the tranny temp gauge. Mine usually runs about 160-170 on the road and when I take it to the track and drag it, it gets up to 200-210 and yet the stock gauge reads the same for that whole range.
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From: Carlsbad, California
I have the CES option for my X-Monitor and it will turn off the truck when the EGT reaches a user defined set point or five minutes, which ever comes first. It will also shut the truck off as soon as the brake is pressed.
I have mine set to 358 degrees F. Was shooting for 350 but 358 is so close I never bothered to try to turn the **** for the last 8 degrees.
The only time the truck ever runs after I shut it off after normal driving is on a very hot day when I've been running the AC. That's enough of a load to keep it running for a few seconds. When towing my trailer it also rarely runs after I turn off the key because when I stop for fuel or when pulling into a parking lot, I've usually driven the truck somewhat easy and coasted in a bit.
Never had it run for more than a minute.
I have mine set to 358 degrees F. Was shooting for 350 but 358 is so close I never bothered to try to turn the **** for the last 8 degrees.
The only time the truck ever runs after I shut it off after normal driving is on a very hot day when I've been running the AC. That's enough of a load to keep it running for a few seconds. When towing my trailer it also rarely runs after I turn off the key because when I stop for fuel or when pulling into a parking lot, I've usually driven the truck somewhat easy and coasted in a bit.
Never had it run for more than a minute.
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Originally Posted by Keith1984
Straight from the ford diesel supplement. There are a lot of variables to how hot it will get in what amount of time and how long it will take to cool but using your pyrometer does it cool to a suitable temp within 10 mins? If 10 minutes isn't sufficient time to keep oil from burning onto the turbo bearings then ford should have included a pyrometer in the build and put a specific temp to let it cool down to in the supplement.
If you use SYNTHETIC oil then, turbo cool down is irrelevant. Synthetic oil will not burn and leave a residue to attach to the turbo bearings.
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