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One other thing. What systems are we trying to protect by monitoring the EGT? The turbo itself seems obvious, but I've heard people talk about melting the heads or the pistons, which seems a little out there. I've seen people mention that they use 1100* as a limit because the melting point of...
It has the D turbo. Runs great on the level. Makes 4-6 psi at 2500rpms and nice and cool (750*-800*). I live in Wyoming and I plan to use truck all over the Rocky Mountain west. Just hoping to claw my way up the hills a little better. Home is a t 6500' so the air is thin, and I've got to go up...
Hi guys and gals,
I have a 1971 M109A3 with a stock (as far as I know) LDT465 1D. The FDC has been bypassed by the military. It runs good, no excessive smoke, starts easily, water temp stays between 190 and 200 under load, etc... I recently put in a boost gauge and EGT/Pyrometer (in the rear...