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Re: [Fot] Exhaust gas temp probe location

To: "toodamnfunky@comcast.net" <toodamnfunky@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Fot] Exhaust gas temp probe location
From: Mike Munson <fasttrs@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 20:37:53 -0600
I had inconsistent readings when I had mine 6 inches from the flange. Sam
Halkias told me to move them 6 inches from the valve and that corrected my
problems. I think I am going to try a wide band O2 sensor this year to get
another picture of what my mixture is like.

Mike
EP TR6

On Jan 5, 2011, at 5:26 PM, toodamnfunky@comcast.net wrote:

> Greetings FoT,
>
> I'm looking for some opinions on probe location . I use the Westach
>
> dual EGT gauge which I bought used, it didn't include the users manual.
>
> I locatedB the probes B about 1.25" from the flange. Last season I was
plagued
>
> with high EGT's while jetting very rich and running timing on the retarded
> side.
>
> In the process of updating my build book I downloaded the Westach users
manual
>
> and it says to locate the probes 6" from the flange. I can't say I have
ever
> seen
>
> probes that far away from the flange.
>
> Input would be appreciated.
>
>
>
> Jim G
>
> # 102
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