On Mon, 8 Nov 2004 20:32:43 -0500
"John Slade" <sladerj@bellsouth.net> wrote:


> The EM2 manual explains how to make your own thermocouples from
> thermocouple wire. The EGT sensor I have came with a Westach
> instrument, but basically it's just a thermocouple wire hooked to a
> bolt (probe) which is held in the exhaust stream by a clamp around the
> exhaust pipe with a hole for the bolt. I'm not sure where you could
> put a second sensor in a turbo installation unless you drilled the
> cast manifold. I added a second sensor on the turbo heat shield.
> John
>
>
>

I have several EGT probes left over from the original Lycoming
installation.  You have to drill a hole in the exhaust pipe (I'm NA) and
the probe is held in place with what is esentially a hose clamp that
goes round the exhaust pipe. Is there any reason not to use these on the
rotary?

Bob White
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