Pyrometer and diesel trucks
I have a 2006 Dodge 2500 with the CTD, since I will be towing my boat (boat and trailer are about 3200 pounds) and the campers about 2600 pounds I was wondering should I install a Pyrometer. Here in t...
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Since adding the Westach dual EGT/boost in '03 I've discovered in 100-110 degree temps in the summer at 75-80 mph on a interstate and long trip with a empty truck it can take 15-20 min of idling before safe shut down temps (300 before turbo) are reached.
I see sustained 1250 degree max temps for long periods from Cummins supported websites and 300 degree pre turbo for shut down as target temps. I've seen egt temps approaching 1300 degree pulling my 12' 10" tall flat front square corner older 5th wheel trailer in western KS/OK fighting a 35-38 mph head wind for several hours trying to maintain 65 mph. I backed off a bit when temps ran above 1275 degrees.
I also use the boost/egt readings to get the best mpgs possible and as trouble shooting tools.
I see sustained 1250 degree max temps for long periods from Cummins supported websites and 300 degree pre turbo for shut down as target temps. I've seen egt temps approaching 1300 degree pulling my 12' 10" tall flat front square corner older 5th wheel trailer in western KS/OK fighting a 35-38 mph head wind for several hours trying to maintain 65 mph. I backed off a bit when temps ran above 1275 degrees.
I also use the boost/egt readings to get the best mpgs possible and as trouble shooting tools.
