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John, typically folks use #1 and #4. In that way they get an accurate =
read on each carb with minimal mixing. The thermisters are installed =
equal distances from the head, usually 5-6=E2=80=9D down the manifold. =
Angle the thermisters in such a manner that the connecting wires are not =
likely to create an obstruction.
A dual channel EGT gauge is a great tool for diagnostics and also =
tuning.=20
The most accurate temperatures are at the end of a long straight with =
wide open throttle. Ignore any readings while stationary or at part =
throttle.
As far as the gauge placement there=E2=80=99s options but all the cars I =
have built have them mounted on the top of the dash, just outside the =
field of vision. That way all it takes is a quick glance at the end of a =
straight.=20
=20
Russ
Spitfire #49
=20
From: Fot [mailto:fot-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Styduhar =
via Fot
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 12:30 PM
To: Triumph 'Friends of Triumph
Subject: [Fot] EGT gauge installation
=20
I need some tips on installation of a dual probe EGT gauge on the TR4 =
race engine with twin Strombergs-
What two cylinder to use for probes.
Optimum EG temperature for tuning purposes.
=20
=20
Thanks=20
=20
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D'>John, typically folks use #1 and #4. In that way they get an accurate =
read on each carb with minimal mixing. The thermisters are installed =
equal distances from the head, usually 5-6=E2=80=9D down the manifold. =
Angle the thermisters in such a manner that the connecting wires are not =
likely to create an obstruction.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>A dual channel EGT gauge is a great tool for diagnostics and also =
tuning. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>The most accurate temperatures are at the end of a long straight with =
wide open throttle. Ignore any readings while stationary or at part =
throttle.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>As far as the gauge placement there=E2=80=99s options but all the =
cars I have built have them mounted on the top of the dash, just outside =
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of a straight. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
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D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
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D'>Russ<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
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D'>Spitfire #49<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
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</b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> =
Fot [mailto:fot-bounces@autox.team.net] <b>On Behalf Of </b>John =
Styduhar via Fot<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, February 26, 2019 12:30 =
PM<br><b>To:</b> Triumph 'Friends of Triumph<br><b>Subject:</b> [Fot] =
EGT gauge installation<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>I =
need some tips on installation of a dual probe EGT gauge on the TR4 race =
engine with twin Strombergs-<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>What two cylinder to use for =
probes.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>Optimum EG =
temperature for tuning purposes.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Thanks <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
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