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Old 10-11-2012, 09:54 PM   #10 (permalink)
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In the world of Cummins TurboDiesels this is known as the 666 Rule:

1] 600F, or lower exhaust gas temperature (pyrometer)

2] 60-mph, or less (speedometer)

6] 6-psi manifold pressure, or less ("boost" gauge)

A fuel flow meter completes the trifecta of engine measurement gauges.

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