EGT readings

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EGT readings

Postby extra300s » Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:23 am

Hi there guys

How close do the two EGT gauges have to be on a 503 DCDI engine. WIll the front one maybe read cooler than the rear one? And if so is 10 degrees ok(think it is measured in degrees - still got to study it a bit better). The trike was on the ground warming up when I just had a quick look last night.

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Re: EGT readings

Postby Morph » Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:34 am

Within 25 deg

I would say your Cylinder head temps (CHT) which are cooled by the wind will show a slightly cooler front to back. Your EGT's are measuring the heat of the exhaust gases and are an indication of fuel to air ratio and loading. 10 deg is perfect
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Re: EGT readings

Postby extra300s » Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:45 am

Thanks Morph!

Do not think the SKydat shows the CHT's as you said they are aircooled.

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Re: EGT readings

Postby Morph » Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:47 am

Don't really need it on the 503.
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