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"Keith nuttle" wrote in message
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Capt. JG wrote:
I'm considering adding a pyrometer to my boat.. the current temp gage is
for water, and I've heard from several sources that if there's a sudden
increase, it might not offer enough warning.

Something like this: http://www.livorsi.com/catalog/pyrometers.htm

However, I'm concerned about putting a hole in my exhaust manifold.

Anybody done this? Tips/tricks/things to watchout for?

If you don't want to putting a hole in the exhaust, you may wish to
consider an infrared thermometer. It is as accurate and measures the
temperature from the infra red radiation from the heating device, Exhaust.

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Hmmm... well, a quick search seems to find that most are very expensive
compared to the kind that require a hole. Also, they don't seem to have a
standard type marine gauge. If you know a source, let me know.


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