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cylinder head temp monitoring, monitor all four cyl. at once |
jwalters |
Dec 2 2004, 05:32 PM
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Sooo Close....... Group: Members Posts: 1,677 Joined: 14-May 04 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 2,068 Region Association: Europe |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) I hope the hardcore get into this--but being an aviation enthusiast, there are cylinder head and exhaust temp gauges made for the moitoring of each individual cyl in one gauge.
The choices run the gamut--but the best lookin ones are the analog ones. In one gauge face there are four identicle gauges for either head temp or exhaust temp. For the heads, a special thermocouple was developed that actually take the place of the sparkplug washer, therefore reads the temp directly from the sparkplug, ( arguable the hottest point) these are precision instruments that are certified for flight, and man do they look cool!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) A good thing is they thread onto the sparkplug threads, so when done carefully, u-can easily replace plugs w/o fumbling for the thermocouple. The exhaust ones look identicle as far as gauges go to the head temp , they just require a bung welded to each pipe and the traditional thermocouple inserted into the exhaust stream. Best of all you can get these for less than a couple hundred bucks. look at the following websites" www.aircraftspruce.com www.wicksaircraft.com Not to mention these are sick-ass looking when installed in your ride... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
jwalters |
Dec 2 2004, 05:45 PM
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Sooo Close....... Group: Members Posts: 1,677 Joined: 14-May 04 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 2,068 Region Association: Europe |
I hope this loads......
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jwalters |
Dec 2 2004, 05:46 PM
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Sooo Close....... Group: Members Posts: 1,677 Joined: 14-May 04 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 2,068 Region Association: Europe |
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SirAndy |
Dec 2 2004, 07:20 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,669 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(jwalters @ Dec 2 2004, 03:46 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) yes, them gauges are nice. that's probably why you didn't dare to post the prices ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif) Andy |
machina |
Dec 2 2004, 07:59 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,030 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Miami Beach, FL Member No.: 848 |
here's my rig,
first pic shows gauges at center of dash. second 2 pics you can see the lead from the spark plug thermocouple. Last pic shows bungs on stub pipes. I monitor only 1 CHT per head and 1 EGT per head. Enough to look at when your on the back straight. You can just add a selector switch so you only need one CHT or EGT to monitor all 4. Attached thumbnail(s) |
Jake Raby |
Dec 2 2004, 09:16 PM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
I love the westach gauges.
I have two quad CHTS on the dyno along with a singe quad EGT as well.. The 912E has a quad with 2X CHT and oil temp and oil pressure included as well... I'm now having a datalogger built for the dyno for future cooling system testing. |
DJsRepS |
Dec 3 2004, 12:01 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 431 Joined: 4-November 04 From: Sarasota Florida Member No.: 3,060 |
Man what are the two switches with the red safty covers? Avtivates the weapons systems.
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SpecialK |
Dec 3 2004, 05:40 AM
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aircraft surgeon Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,211 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Pacific, MO Member No.: 1,797 |
QUOTE(DJsRepS @ Dec 2 2004, 10:01 PM) Man what are the two switches with the red safty covers? Avtivates the weapons systems. Sidewinder missiles for passing on tight tracks...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Nice set-up synth! I've got (sitting on the shelf patiently waiting for me to get off my dead ass and work on my car) one of the dual EGT/CHT and a Volt/Amp Westach gauges. I Got a absolutely killer deal on "10" EGT sensors (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) , so 3 more CHT sensors and a 4-way switch and I'll be in biz. |
machina |
Dec 3 2004, 06:58 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,030 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Miami Beach, FL Member No.: 848 |
QUOTE(DJsRepS @ Dec 3 2004, 01:01 AM) Man what are the two switches with the red safty covers? Avtivates the weapons systems. Switches are just fuel pump and ignition power, the weapons system is the Raby motor behind my back. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) The safety covers make it easier to shut the power down in an instant if the need should arise. Going to add a third switch for the starter so I can get rid of the steering column switch. |
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