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26th February 2015, 10:59 PM
#21
Originally Posted by
threedogs
Goooooood question, no idea if the heat sheild is there or not lol
it was a bit fiddly to fit using the springs provided so I used some stainless
lock wire.. As it was so easy to fit I would say the heat sheild is removed,
fits like a glove you can place your hand on it when the motor is running.
The lowest my EGTs have been since fitting it is 150C, never did that before,
I just idle a little longer if I've been giving it a few berries.
EDIT My aux battery is basically cool now compared to being hot before
that with a slight increase in efficiency, best $44 spent so far,
I can drive with the OD off and EGTs will never go above 200c.
Yet to try towing but wont be too far away
You've lost me John. You don't know if you have the heat shield on or off? Also what size was the beanie you got?
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26th February 2015 10:59 PM
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26th February 2015, 11:03 PM
#22
My turbo timer works great. IMHO they are a good idea as when I was flying I ALWAYS idled the turbo's for at least 2 minutes post landing taxi and parked. True, the engines were petrol but boy did they glow at night! We don't just shut off the tractors (all but one turbo'd) either, let them idle for a few minutes before shutting down.
Could well be a 'wisetale' or carry over from father but so far no issues with installed turbo's ... only issue is waiting for the UFI 18g ...
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27th February 2015, 06:48 AM
#23
The 747
Originally Posted by
HuskyInAuz
My turbo timer works great. IMHO they are a good idea as when I was flying I ALWAYS idled the turbo's for at least 2 minutes post landing taxi and parked. True, the engines were petrol but boy did they glow at night! We don't just shut off the tractors (all but one turbo'd) either, let them idle for a few minutes before shutting down.
Could well be a 'wisetale' or carry over from father but so far no issues with installed turbo's ... only issue is waiting for the UFI 18g ...
No mate no wives tale. Your turbo timer does automatically what other people do manually.
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27th February 2015, 09:18 AM
#24
Patrol God
Originally Posted by
mudski
You've lost me John. You don't know if you have the heat shield on or off? Also what size was the beanie you got?
I'd say its off as I had a new dump pipe fitted its the smallest beanie I'll check what size for you.
cerntainly keeps the aux battery cooler, just for that reason alone ,it must be good.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400770282...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
As for a light aircraft engine V a ZD30 I would think you would have a shut down protcol for engine longevity
Last edited by threedogs; 27th February 2015 at 09:20 AM.
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27th February 2015, 09:26 AM
#25
Travelling Podologist
Re. Turbo timers. I considered getting one early in the piece but decided against it. Too dangerous! It was a turbo timer which killed Malcolm Douglas when the vehicle was accidentally knocked into gear, & I’ve since read of several other similar close shaves. After fitting an EGT gauge it’s easy enough to ensure the temp is low enough before turning off, & most times the temp is down by the time you’ve slowed down, pulled over & parked anyway.
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27th February 2015, 09:35 AM
#26
Patrol God
Originally Posted by
Cuppa
Re. Turbo timers. I considered getting one early in the piece but decided against it. Too dangerous! It was a turbo timer which killed Malcolm Douglas when the vehicle was accidentally knocked into gear, & I’ve since read of several other similar close shaves. After fitting an EGT gauge it’s easy enough to ensure the temp is low enough before turning off, & most times the temp is down by the time you’ve slowed down, pulled over & parked anyway.
Wasnt the 4x4 in neutral when he got out to open a gate ,it is thought his dog tried to get out knocking the troopy in to gear pinning him against a tree, just saying. This guy was a hero to me
Not sure a turbo timer was involved, no mention of it
http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/ma...923-15nt7.html
Last edited by threedogs; 27th February 2015 at 09:42 AM.
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27th February 2015, 09:45 AM
#27
Patrol God
Originally Posted by
threedogs
I'd say its off as I had a new dump pipe fitted its the smallest beanie I'll check what size for you.
cerntainly keeps the aux battery cooler, just for that reason alone ,it must be good.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400770282...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
As for a light aircraft engine V a ZD30 I would think you would have a shut down protcol for engine longevity
hey john have taken the truck for a long run up the hume or tried any hill runs or just flat running around the city
take a run up to Seymour and back and see what the temps are like im interested in this
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27th February 2015, 11:05 AM
#28
Patrol God
Originally Posted by
roofy
hey john have taken the truck for a long run up the hume or tried any hill runs or just flat running around the city
take a run up to Seymour and back and see what the temps are like im interested in this
Ill take it for a blast up to Tallarook tomorrow if all goes well, need to charge the batteries
As it is I cant get higher than 450c, maybe thats more to do with boost
but thats not towing,,,, big difference,
It keeps the heat in and heat is energy
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27th February 2015, 11:59 AM
#29
Patrol God
Originally Posted by
threedogs
Ill take it for a blast up to Tallarook tomorrow if all goes well, need to charge the batteries
As it is I cant get higher than 450c, maybe thats more to do with boost
but thats not towing,,,, big difference,
It keeps the heat in and heat is energy
if your up to it mate would be good to see what it does on the open road
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27th February 2015, 06:28 PM
#30
Originally Posted by
roofy
if your up to it mate would be good to see what it does on the open road
Theres a decent bit of open road between John and Tallarook. I'd love to see the difference in EGT's if someone has a probe in the manifold, rather than the dump pipe. This may give a more accurate result. John ya basterd! Ya got me thinking about one of these now!
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