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Post by 190mech on Sept 27, 2009 19:08:16 GMT -5
Got the Traxxis onboard CHT gauge that 2stroked sent me the link to.
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Post by 190mech on Sept 27, 2009 19:14:59 GMT -5
I cut the wires and extended them about 4 feet with my roll of old cheap speaker wire,pic shows results,no differance in temp!
I soldered and heat shrinked the connections,then checked it again,still works,put the heat gun on it up to 250f.I think we have a keeper here!About 1.75"long,.75" wide and .5" thick.
numbers are clear even for my old blind eyes.When I finish with the install,I'll post it for ya'll.
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Post by 90GTVert on Sept 27, 2009 19:25:58 GMT -5
Badass. Let us know what kinda temps you see.
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Post by stepthrutuner on Sept 27, 2009 20:40:56 GMT -5
This has got to be one of the bestest, cheapest installs ever! Great job 2strokd and 190 mech!
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Post by 2strokd on Sept 28, 2009 7:19:41 GMT -5
Sweet! Lookin good 190  . Glad to hear you had no problems with extending the leads. Cant beat it for the price  |
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Post by 190mech on Sept 28, 2009 20:21:20 GMT -5
It has a "loop" at the end with a bit of silicone tubing to snug up
on whatever.It seems to work well around the spark plug base right below the hex.Might not be as good as a plug gasket probe,
but it should be fairly close.I'm still working out the 22mm Mikuni
install(will post results),but when she's back making smoke,I'll
give a full report!
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Post by 190mech on Oct 3, 2009 19:35:22 GMT -5
Initial garage run;; Fired it up tonight after much adapting
on the 22mm Mikuni install.Read 122 degrees at idle then when
I advanced the throttle,it shut off!I tried to turn it back on,
but no luck.Shut off engine,powered up CHT,185 degrees...
I suspected it did not like the high voltage running thru the
spark plug,so I moved it to a fin next to the lower head nut
by jamming some silicone fuel hose between it to hold it tight.
Fired it up,got a steady reading!Hope to get a short ride in
early in the morning before I go to work.Will post results..
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Post by 190mech on Oct 4, 2009 19:09:21 GMT -5
Got a chance to test the CHT install today.The unit is very
touchy about getting the leads near the spark plug wire.After rerouting the lead on the other side of the harness away from the coil and plug wire,all works well.My carb install didnt allow me to get the engine to full temp,but the CHT gauge gave me temp
readings that would be only a guess otherwise..
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Post by 2strokd on Oct 5, 2009 5:32:56 GMT -5
Thanks for the notes 190mech, that will help allot when i wire one up.
Hope you get your carb worked out. The temp gauge will help tune for WOT.
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Post by 2strokd on Dec 11, 2009 8:33:40 GMT -5
So is it still working good for you 190mech?
What kind of temps do you see? Hows the scooter running?
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Post by 190mech on Dec 12, 2009 6:36:39 GMT -5
Ive only rode it a few times since installation,it works well.temps
are around 250f,cools a bit at full throttle.Hope to ride a bit more
after we finish a big project at work...
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Post by 2strokd on Dec 12, 2009 11:33:20 GMT -5
Thanks for the update |
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