[Fot] EGT gauge installation

[Robert Deanes]

1 and 4 is we use

On Wed, Feb 27, 2019 at 5:46 AM John H. Hasty via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> Russ... might be different in cars, but with our two stroke racers
> readings at 3000, 5000 were just as important as 12000.  Of course our
> carbs allowed jetting in all those ranges.  I still pay attention to
> readings @ 4500 in our TR3
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Feb 26, 2019, at 10:26 PM, Spitfire Racing via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
>
> 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” 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.
>
> 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’s 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.
>
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>
> Russ
>
> Spitfire #49
>
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>
> *From:* Fot [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net
> <fot-bounces at 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
>
>
>
> 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.
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> Thanks
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rob deanes
TR Racer
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