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03-14-2009, 11:25 AM

F250Growler

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im buying a pyrometer.. How high should the needle be able to read? ive seen some that read up to 2400*F and 1500*F... How high should my pyro be able to read for my truck?

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03-14-2009, 12:48 PM

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1250F is the maximum sustained temp you want to see, at 2400F the tops of the pistons have melted.

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03-14-2009, 01:22 PM

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what Jim said. High enough to measure the highest usuable temp but not so high the gauge becomes harder to read. 1500 would be a good. Mine reads to 1600

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