truck temps
Just put a set of gauges in my truck, 05 cummins automatic with Banks Engine Brake. We are headed out Monday for a 6 week cruise around the Midwest from California. GVW should be around 18k. What kind...
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mountainsam wrote:
Transmission temp is taken from the inspection plug opening just above the pan. The EGT is taken directly off the exhaust manifold between third and forth cylinder. The ambient temp was mild, in the mid 70's on the first trip. I will have higher temps this trip going from California to Michigan and back.
Think your tranny temp was fine at that ambient temp. I don't have an EGT monitor so I don't have a clue. Used to pull a 12000 pound fifth wheel and never melted the pistons so I was happy..........;)
