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How do you use the Turbo Pyrometer??

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Brad Rath

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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

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[> Subject: Re: How do you use the Turbo Pyrometer??
Author: Jeff [ Edit \| View ]	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 ]