pyro gauge

[Tom Trujillo]

What exactly is the pyro gauge for?



thanks

 

[Spooled-up]

A pyrometer is used to measure Exhaust Gas Temps. Most mount them pre turbo and some post turbo. When pulling a load, it is wise to keep temps below 1300 or so (pre turbo) - someone will give the specifics - there is debate on this also. This gauge is also used to monitor shutdown temps. If the engine is shut down before the turbo has a chance to cool, "coking" will occur. I'd explain, but I'd probably screw it up and get flamed by someone who really knows. You'll get more details from other members.

 

[Tom Trujillo]

pyro

Ok, because I noticed on one of the gauge sites that a video of the gauges in action had two on the a pillar, a pyrometer and an EGT. Is this because one is for pre and the other post?? Just curious if there was a difference?



Tom

 

[OILBRNR]

Maybe this will help. A pyrometer is a name given to a class of instruments used to measure high temps, such as the Exhaust Gas Temp, be that pre or post turbo. Maybe what you saw was just that, a unit monitoring pre and the other post.

 

[Gunny]

tjtruillo, How's about posting that web-site with the guages in action. I would like to see that. Gunny