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Subject: How do you use the Turbo Pyrometer?? Author: Brad Rath [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 05/ 16/ 02, 11:16am My '84, 35' FC Wanderlodge has a gage labled "Turbo Pyrometer" for its 250hp Turbo Cat 3208. When the engine is really pulling the temperature on this gauge can climb in excess of 1500 degrees F. I operate turbine engines for a living and that kind of temperature seems really excessive. The owners manual doesn't say a word about how to use the information. I have been trying to limit it to 1100 degrees by backing off on the throttle but when I do invariably the transmission temp starts to climb. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Brad Rath [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: How do you use the Turbo Pyrometer?? Author: Jeff [Edit] Date Posted: 05/ 24/ 02, 11:06am Brad: Downshift. You are right to limit pyrometer temps to 1100. The transmission temp will rise as the RPMs drop, keep the RPMs up by downshifting. - Jeff [ Post a Reply to This Message ]