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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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Autometer Gauges

Hey guys! I was curious if anyone could help me out???? I just put some Autometer gauges on my 05 6.0 and wasnt sure what kind of temps i should be running and what the max is(red line) Coolant temp, Tranny temp and egt. Any response would be appreciated. Thanks
 
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 07:56 AM
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my tranny never runs more than 180 even pulling my 10000 pound travel trailer i have seen my egt up to 1300 but i try not to go any higher than that those temps are with autometer phantoms
 
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 08:58 AM
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Like said above, trans never runs over 180* when in the heat and working it. Usually stay in the 150* range in the cool weather under normal driving. EGT runs about 425 at idle and never gets abovoe 1200* or so. Neared 1300 but only during a truck pull. Dont have a ECT so cant comment on that.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 10:37 AM
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Good info guys. I just ordered 2 gagues EGT & Fuel Press gauges. What are the High & Low limits for fuel pressure?
 
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 11:19 AM
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Good info guys. I just ordered 2 gagues EGT & Fuel Press gauges. What are the High & Low limits for fuel pressure?
I'm sure somebody will correct me if i'm wrong but i think the low for fuel is 40 psi? right guys?
 
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