INFO ON TURBO BLANKET [beanie]

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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

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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?

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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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 ...

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No mate no wives tale. Your turbo timer does automatically what other people do manually.

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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?

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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

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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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.

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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

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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

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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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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

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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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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

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if your up to it mate would be good to see what it does on the open road

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Originally Posted by roofy

if your up to it mate would be good to see what it does on the open road

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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!