[Fot] Exhaust gas temp probe location

[Bob]

1 1/2" is to close. I've always had good results at 4"-5".

BobD

On 1/5/2011 6:26 PM, toodamnfunky at comcast.net wrote:
> Greetings FoT,
>
> I'm looking for some opinions on probe location . I use the Westach
>
> dual EGT gauge which I bought used, it didn't include the users manual.
>
> I locatedB the probes B about 1.25" from the flange. Last season I was plagued
>
> with high EGT's while jetting very rich and running timing on the retarded
> side.
>
> In the process of updating my build book I downloaded the Westach users manual
>
> and it says to locate the probes 6" from the flange. I can't say I have ever
> seen
>
> probes that far away from the flange.
>
> Input would be appreciated.
>
>
>
> Jim G
>
> # 102
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