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I belive that is what it is called. I had seen a post somewhere on the net about this, but cannot remember on which board. Does anyone know what I am talking about? It is a timer that lets your truck run until the temps cool enough allowing for safe shut-down.



This will be a great item to have when towing the camper this summer. I will be able to take the keys, lock the doors and go inside somewhere and the truck will shut itself off when the temps cool.



For those that have them, how is the install?



Thanks.
 
I got one from Geno's Garage. com.



Easy install, works like a charm.

Mounted the control button on the dash, press it once for each minute you want the truck to run after you have removed the key and locked the truck, adjustable from 1-5 minutes.



Also comes with a switch to switch off the fuel pump, either hide it and use it as a theft deterrent, or pre-oil the motor by turning it over with the starter before actually firing it up after letting the truck sit for a while.



You do get some funny comments walking away from a running truck, I'll tell ya.



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Stu Mumford

Riverside CA
 
Stu,

Using the turbo timer as you stated is not pre-oiling, the engine is still turning and you are not gaining any benefit that way, the damage is still being done. To properly pre-oil, you need a pump or pressurized reservoir to pump oil through the motor prior to the motor rotating at all.

Bruce
 
Thanks Bruce, I understood it was turning the motor over dry, but without any load.



As you can tell, I am diesel retarded and a newbie. Much to learn, I have

:D





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Stuart Mumford
 
No problem Stu, actually learned that working for a shop that specialized in turbocharged cars, I'm sorta new at the diesel world myself.

Bruce
 
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