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on the 3116 there is no electronic hook up, as you have 2 electronic controllers, one for the transmission, and one for the anti skid braking. I'm not too familiar with the 3126 but, the c-7 have a j 1939 buss you can plug in , to run gauges I would imagine that one could plug into the obd plug...
in a stock engine an egt would be a non issue if every thing is working right, however it combined with a boost gauge is a great tool if you are having drivability problems.
As a diesel mechanic in a remote site, I plan on getting the tool kit to do it my self.There's a few other engines like it around here it will eventually pay for its self.
Your correct the shop will bill you 24 hours at their hourly rate. Its a pretty intense job to set up the rack on one of these engines, on the plus side they are pretty maintenance free if you maintain the fuel system
I talked with my local cat guy today about the over the road 3116 engines. A word of caution he gave me was trash the fuel filter with the rubber plunger on it. He suggested a Racor 6 micron filter,or a cat filter off a c-7 with after treatment. the most problems with the 3116 engines is air...
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