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May 20, 2010 | 05:52 PM

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johnboggs21

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hmm guess ill relocate my probe in the manifold then. New probe, used gauge.

May 20, 2010 | 05:56 PM

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easiest place is right behind the rubber splash guard in your drivers side fender well. Just behind the shock mount will be your #4 cylinder. Easy access.... Especially since you gotta tap some threads in there.

May 20, 2010 | 05:58 PM

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yea. I kinda wanted to put it right next to the #7 or #8 cylinder since they run the hottest.

May 20, 2010 | 06:05 PM

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Anyone got a picture of their EGT gauge installation at the back cylinder? I'd like to tap the exhaust manifold for it before I install it but I want to make sure I'll clear the cab/fender/steering shaft/shifter etc

Thanks!

May 20, 2010 | 08:15 PM

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Dave Sponaugle

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All those nice pictures of my engine when I built it, and I have to post this to show where my thermocouple is located.

May 20, 2010 | 08:20 PM

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i cant remember at the moment and its too dark to check. How accessible is that spot? You put your thermocouple in with the motor out didnt you?

May 20, 2010 | 11:00 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Sponaugle

All those nice pictures of my engine when I built it, and I have to post this to show where my thermocouple is located.

+1 ...

-Enjoy
fh : )_~

May 20, 2010 | 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by johnboggs21

hmm guess ill relocate my probe in the manifold then. New probe, used gauge.

I've heard of a lot of problems due to this, the probe isn't calibrated for the guage. It's best to buy a matched set.

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May 21, 2010 | 12:41 AM

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is the probe atleast the same maker as the gauge? like autometer gauge, autometer probe?

May 21, 2010 | 09:49 AM

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Ive got another thread about the pyro from a while back. It should answer any questions. I hooked up the probe to the pyro and heated it with a small propane torch and it seemed to work fine.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-fix-this.html

May 21, 2010 | 11:33 AM

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And like I said in that thread ...

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Originally Posted by Festus Hagen

Thats an old unit, if you don't have the probe that came with it, it's likely useless.

I've tried replacing probes before without success, even within the same manufacture and model.

-Enjoy
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May 21, 2010 | 01:55 PM

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well the probe was only 10 bucks and the gauge was free. If i cant make it work its no big loss.

May 21, 2010 | 02:28 PM

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Agreed ...

It was worth a shot, however I wouldn't give up yet, I would do some controlled testing before I gave up.

I like that gauge, memories!

-Enjoy
fh : )_~

May 21, 2010 | 07:27 PM

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Then there is also the price.

I just paid 70 dollars for a Type K thermocouple.

Sometimes the cheapest price is not the least expensive way to go.

The price may mean nothing, or it may be a very low quality thermocouple.