[Fot] EGT gauge installation

[John Styduhar]

The location of the EGT sensors on #1 and #4 puts it on the outside curve
of the tubes.   Does it matter where I drill the hole on the bend?  I can
approach it from the side or outside of the curve on both.

On Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 8:46 AM DPPI - Mark Craig <
info at dieselperformanceparts.com> wrote:

> Yeah you always will, closest to the head outlet is best, but you also got
> to be able to install it and service it. 2 -2.5” away from the outlet is
> going to be fine. Think about it at 6-7000 RPM is an extra inch going to
> matter much in the overall temp?? That engine is putting out a flame front
> constantly like a torch, it won’t matter . Remember you always got some
> like Rick Parent that think they are the end all do all for all Triumph ot
> any other engine in the world.  Use 1 & 4 cylinders as it is a known leaner
> condition on them for 40 years. You want to measure the leanest place you
> can as you know the rest is safe as compared.  Check a lot of the cars in
> the pits, I have never seen one on #2 or #3, ever.
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> *From:* John Styduhar [mailto:johnstydo at gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Thursday, February 28, 2019 7:10 AM
> *To:* DPPI - Mark Craig <info at dieselperformanceparts.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [Fot] EGT gauge installation
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> That distance you mentioned would put the sensor about 6" from the exhaust
> valve.  I'm getting some difference of opinion from the membership
> regarding which cylinders to use.
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> On Tue, Feb 26, 2019 at 5:07 PM DPPI - Mark Craig <
> info at dieselperformanceparts.com> wrote:
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> Use #1 & #4 about 2.0-2.5” from the header flange.
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> *From:* Fot [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] *On Behalf Of *John
> Styduhar via Fot
> *Sent:* Tuesday, February 26, 2019 11:30 AM
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> *Subject:* [Fot] EGT gauge installation
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> I need some tips on installation of a dual probe EGT gauge on the TR4 race
> engine with twin Strombergs-
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> What two cylinder to use for probes.
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> Optimum EG temperature for tuning purposes.
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