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Jack in Alaska · 12-30-2005, 04:48 PM

I agree on the pillar mount SPA combo gauge. It has EGT/Boost in one gauge. Have used it for 4 yrs. w/o problem. I also have a Westech fuel pressure gauge mounted under the edge of the dash by the x-fer case lever.

The EGT is most important when towing. I found that my EGT starts to go north of 1300F in 4th when the pedal is down. I just let off a little to prevent my CTD from melting and being blown out the tailpipe. UUGGHH. What a terrible thought.

12-30-2005, 04:48 PM	#12
Jack in Alaska Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage & Ninilchik, Alaska Posts: 291	I agree on the pillar mount SPA combo gauge. It has EGT/Boost in one gauge. Have used it for 4 yrs. w/o problem. I also have a Westech fuel pressure gauge mounted under the edge of the dash by the x-fer case lever. The EGT is most important when towing. I found that my EGT starts to go north of 1300F in 4th when the pedal is down. I just let off a little to prevent my CTD from melting and being blown out the tailpipe. UUGGHH. What a terrible thought. __________________ 2012 Jayco 40FER Bungalow TT 2004.5 Dodge 3500 DRW 4x4 Quadcab CTD 325/600 6 spd 3.73 HiJacker Hitch;Access bed cover; Prodigy; PacBrake; DZ boards;air horns;Westach combo gauge;Sirius;Smarty Jr, Lite Force road lites Yamaha iSEB 3000 genset Start Out Each Day Real Easy.......Then Taper Off