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  1. cranetruck

    ISSPRO Turbocator Pyro / Boost Gauge

    Nice and clean solution!
  2. cranetruck

    ISSPRO Turbocator Pyro / Boost Gauge

    Thanks, this is what I'm looking for (see image). If more than 3/8 inch is showing and the FDC is bypassed, then the fuel delivery may have to come down a bit.
  3. cranetruck

    ISSPRO Turbocator Pyro / Boost Gauge

    I have a feeling that you'll soon move the gauge to a location where it's easier to read while driving.... How is your fuel delivery setting? How much of the threaded rod is showing?
  4. cranetruck

    ISSPRO Turbocator Pyro / Boost Gauge

    According to this table, the tap is marked with the smaller size bit. Tap Chart NPT National Pipe Taper Threads It is very possible that there is a problem when the tap is driven too far and the result is no longer a tapered fit...that's how I found out about the tapered hole business. In any...
  5. cranetruck

    ISSPRO Turbocator Pyro / Boost Gauge

    Nice! You may want to remind others that holes for pipe thread tapping should be tapered using a pipe thread tapered reamer. Alternately, a smaller size bit can be used, but for best result use a reaming tool. (Pipe threads are tapered) Also, I have noticed that when driving, I glance at the EGT...
  6. cranetruck

    ISSPRO Turbocator Pyro / Boost Gauge

    Looking good Jon, now let's see it installed. :-) As you know, the exhaust manifold is divided into a front and a rear section. Based on my yet limited experience with the dual probe set-up (one thermocouple in each), the rear runs a little hotter than the front, so if I may suggest, install the...
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