Driver #8
Towing ?
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Wes says that he likes to put a weld in bung right below the flange underneath the driver's side manifold. It's easier to get to, no tapping required, and it's still within 8" of the head.
Dane Rickford
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I took some red paint and marked my Banks DynaFact pyro at 1050 degrees so it’s easy to check at a glance
jericho
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Good to know. I'll do one or the other.
This is the pyrometer I like to use (although I have the 2000 degree version)
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the nice thing about this style, it has a programmable output that can run an auditable alarm to tell you that it is too hot
Old truckers trick, clock the gauge to put the needle at 12 o clock at redline...
No need to focus on the scale just see 1200 and know it's at MAX (whatever)
No need to focus on the scale just see 1200 and know it's at MAX (whatever)
William Johnson
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So running the 7.3 to the yellow or just under wont hurt when climbing ? as long as temps are good of course...They seem to be working pretty hard even at 2000 rpms but i'm thinking because it's my first diesel its just me worrying to much..
Dane Rickford
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It’s not uncommon for me to run my engine to 3000-3100 when I’m pulling a grade in third gear. The beauty of the 7.3 is that it is a v8, so you safely can really wind it out compared to other diesels. Our engines don’t even hit peak horse power until 2800-3000 rpm, so as long as temperatures are good, I wouldn’t hesitate to push it up too 3000 rpm. I tow a ton of heavy stuff and live in the Sierra Nevada mountains, so I wind mine up to there a lot. Pyrometer and engine temp determine my shift points. Another thing you will probably notice is after a hard, sweaty pull at high rpms, the engine runs real smooth. Honestly there’s not much better things for our idi’s then to work them hard, it really gets the injection system clean along with other benefits. Other then temperature and turbo boost, it’s really hard to hurt these beasts
William Johnson
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Dane, Sierra Nevada's. My Ol stomping grounds. Hwy 20 between Nevada City and Truckee, Mostly Bear Valley..
Good info on running that motor thanks !!
Good info on running that motor thanks !!
Dane Rickford
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I live out of Markleeville. There’s some killer grades out here as you know
david85
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Here you go:
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What other diesels are you referring too?
Dane Rickford
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I’m referring to Cummins and Cat other inline configuration diesels. The power band one’ll the Cummins I’ve driven only lasts till around 23-2500 rpm, and that is pushing decently hard with a loaded gooseneck. V configuration diesels wind up a lot higher and carry the wowed band a lot further in my experience
