Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #58050
From: <dmlobner@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] High EGTs
Date: Tue, 15 May 2012 21:20:14 -0500
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Cc: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
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If it's a type k thermocouple, they should be plus or minus 8 degrees from below zero to 1800 at least.  Something is wrong with the calibration.

On May 15, 2012, at 8:51 PM, bktrub@aol.com wrote:

My engine is now running just the way it should, temps were 180 or lower on a 75 degree day, but my EGTs have always been high, really high- above 1800 almost all the time. I think it may be a calibration issue. My egt sensors are about 3 inches downstream of the exhaust ports, and I am using Tracy's EM2, calibrated at the stock settings. When the engine is stone cold, the egt's read about 230 degrees, which I assume is normal because the sensors are meant to operate at a much higher temperature. Any thoughts?
 
Brian Trubee
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