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WillWagner wrote Low compression may not kill a cylinder. Does a bad valve make lots of blow by? I've seen a burnt ex-valve run pretty well off idle. Can you elaborate on the manometer/MFG? I have Hg sticks for mulit carb work(manometer). I am not familiar with your method...

A compression tester is quick but an auto gauge may not work on a diesel. Not what you asked but a leak down tester is better. It does both gas and diesel. It is a bit more work to set up (not much), and can narrow down the fault to point out a bad valve, head gasket, rings, maybe a cracked...

I thought about my last post and decided to elaborate on that 'last week'. My inspector was a State DOT Heavy Commercial Inspection Unit guy. After he was done a very young NTS Highway Trooper wrote the ticket for hose. Prob a new guy training. The inspector is often a NYS Trooper that...

Acetomatoco said, Probably the best advice I have seen so far.(Rosco's too.) I been thru NY's w/ commercial big rigs maybe 100 times. Been checked out maybe 15. These are a bit like floating check points, usually in Preble or LaFayette on I81, but not always. I have not seen one on I90 in...

A few good articles about motor oil, gear oil, atf, additives, Slick 50, internal engine temperature ranges, brand analysis... Science, not advertising, lore or hype Vintage Triumph Register - VTR Vintage Triumph Register - VTR Vintage Triumph Register - VTR The GSResources - More...

That is a bit misleading. There is a complex relationship here. In the LDT context you won't get much boost unless extra fuel is added. That will raise EGT. If max boost is increased egt gets increased heat of compression as well as the higher combustion temps. I think what you mean is just...

The early head gasket has a history of failure. I'd say egt is more the more important factor, though boost and egt are related. Irregardless of the HP increase (and its associated increase in egt) higher boost pressures will increase egt because the induction air is heated by compression...

In NY State combination units are Illegal w/ exceptions of saddle back trucks(up to 3), doubles with converter dollies, tow trucks pulling tractor trailers, some odd kind of metro garbage truck. The problem, besides the legality, is the tail trailer's tongue weight cannot go on the tail of a tag...

here is a good link Banks Power | Why EGT is Important .

Banks Power | Why EGT is Important

Very safety conscientious of you, having your fire engine standing by.

That is good advice, and may be on the dash warning plaque, but advice offered for a worst case scenario. It is applicable for times when the engine is running at the highest EGT, like running hard on a hot day... If you were to take it slow coming home down your neighborhood side street, then...

Interesting stuff on the engine. Pratt & Whitney J58 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 80% ram jet / 20% turbojet at hi-speed.

It could be used to set pump, though a pyro is better. Once you know what it reads you could probably just use the seat of pants gauge. Like I said it's fun to watch. You may drive more efficently with one. When you tow it is handy. Of you back out at redline the needle drops like a stone. When...

Some failures may be because a low budget take off, used earlier by someone who didn't care, gets re-used. Mine came from e-bay for $50 or 100?. It was a 'D' in great shape (trivia challenge- seller owned the red R2) . The condition is easy to check if you can get one in your hand. My LD was...

Here are 2 links http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/16548-how-fast-do-you-drive-your-deuce-5.html#post165072 http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-modification-hot-rodding/291-turning-up-power-deuce-3.html

Thanks for making me look bad:oops:, and setting the record straight:-D. I just wiki whistle and I'll bet the turbo does not employ the small light ball thingy:wink:

The max towed load is usually 10,000lb, though I have seen data plates with 12,000 listed. The issue is more the legality/liability issues, than safety. The truck is rated to take an additional 10,000lbs in the cargo bed (road), along with the max towed load. The TM states that at max towed...

I could add- the D has an updated (modern) compressor wheel design. I put a D on a LD(non-turbo) smoker and it pegged the 15psi manifold press gauge, with very high EGT. I turned down the pump over 2 full turns and it still runs stronger than most. Currently 12psi at 2500rpm/13 at 2600 w/ safe...