too hot or not?
 

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?

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

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I put one on my truck's Cat, very easy installation.
There's no warning buzzer, correct? Are you really going
to maintain a steady watch on that gauge while motoring?

SBV



"Capt. JG" wrote in message
...
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?

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

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"Scotty" wrote in message
. ..
I put one on my truck's Cat, very easy installation.
There's no warning buzzer, correct? Are you really going
to maintain a steady watch on that gauge while motoring?

SBV



"Capt. JG" wrote in message
...
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?


I currently have a warning buzzer tied to oil pressure and water temp, but
the temp alarm comes from the water not the manifold.

I'm just hoping I have relatively easy access. I'm going to check it out
tomorrow.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

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I'm considering adding a pyrometer to my boat...

Jonathan I'm not that familiar with the marine application of
pyrometers.

But years ago (and Scotty can correct me if I am not remembering
things correctly)in the trucks we as drivers monitored the pyro-
meter to determin the heat build up in the turbocharger only.

We were still very reliant on the water temp and oil pressure guages
and their respective readings as well.

Bill

(Who loved his 1693 "Cat" to work with.)

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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.

--
Keith Nuttle
3110 Marquette Court
Indianapolis, IN 46268
317-802-0699

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"Keith nuttle" wrote in message
t...
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.


Keith... interesting. I'll check that out.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

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"Keith nuttle" wrote in message
t...
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.

--
Keith Nuttle
3110 Marquette Court
Indianapolis, IN 46268
317-802-0699


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.


--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

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OOPS!
Sorry, didn't read your full post.

For that small diesel, I'd say you are probably OK with the single
Pyrometer but I'm not a Diesel Mech. I got by with a single Temp
indicator for 17 years without a problem.

http://community.webtv.net/tassail/ThomJazz

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"Thom Stewart" wrote in message
...
OOPS!
Sorry, didn't read your full post.

For that small diesel, I'd say you are probably OK with the single
Pyrometer but I'm not a Diesel Mech. I got by with a single Temp
indicator for 17 years without a problem.


That proves a temperature gauge is a reliable system worth having. 17
years of motoring almost daily and putting the sails up once or twice a
year means that diesel sure got some hours on it.

Wilbur Hubbard

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Overkill


"Keith nuttle" wrote in

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.

--
Keith Nuttle
3110 Marquette Court
Indianapolis, IN 46268
317-802-0699

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On your Swan or your 'other boat'?


"Wilbur Hubbard" wrote


I've got 17 years of motoring almost daily and
putting the sails up once or twice a year.

Wilbur Hubbard

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"Scotty" wrote in message
. ..
: Overkill

Not for Gaynez. He/she likes to overdo and/or kill everything

LW
:
:
: "Keith nuttle" wrote in
:
: 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.
:
: --
: Keith Nuttle
: 3110 Marquette Court
: Indianapolis, IN 46268
: 317-802-0699
:
:

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Dipstick.
Go back and read Gaynez's post.
You could even try *QUOTING* some of the previous post so that you wouldn't look like
an ass.

LW

"Thom Stewart" wrote in message
...
: Jon.
:
: I'd say;"Don't get to fancy. I'm inclosing a picture of what I used for
: outside Temp on the Pilothouse."
:
: I liked it so much I asked my Son to get me one for the House.
:
: http://community.webtv.net/tassail/ThomJazz
:
:

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"Capt. JG" wrote in message
...
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?

Nah. Just wait until the engine seizes, like Capt. Neal does.

Max

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"LocoWeed" wrote in message
.. .
Dipstick.
Go back and read Gaynez's post.
You could even try *QUOTING* some of the previous post so that you
wouldn't look like
an ass.

LW


And you could stop making yourself look like a retard by answering posts
on the bottom like you're supposed to. Stupid top-posting twit!

Wilbur Hubbard

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"Maxprop" wrote in message
ink.net...

"Capt. JG" wrote in message
...
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?

Nah. Just wait until the engine seizes, like Capt. Neal does.

Max

A seized engine would be the very least of the Good Captain's concerns.
After all, he probably starts the engine maybe two or three times a year
just to make sure it still runs. The rest of the time he uses his sails.
He sails off and onto his mooring and he sails everywhere he goes. He
claims he can even sail "Cuts the Mustard" backwards. That's one thing I
admire about the Captain. From reading his website from front to back
I've learned many things. Among them is the fact that Capt. Neal knows
what a sailboat is for and it's for sailing and not for motoring like
everybody here does more than they use their sails.

Ass clowns like Jonathan Ganz have a motor mentality. First they install
a bunch of gadgets about which they are totally ignorant as the proper
installation and care. Then they spend most of their time whining and
complaining that this doesn't work and that doesn't work and until they
can get it figured out they just can't go sailing. It's really very
transparent. They aren't sailors but they like to pretend they are. So
they talk the talk but when it comes to walking the walk they just can't
because they don't really know how. Instead of learning how to sail
their boat all they manage to do is learn how to install a bunch of
unnecessary crap that allows them to constantly tinker. They think
tinkering, fixing, troubleshooting mechanical crap makes them a sailor.
What a hoot!

Wilbur Hubbard

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On Apr 14, 3:11 pm, "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 have a turbo I think it makes sense.

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I agree.

SBV


"Wilbur Hubbard" wrote in
message ...

"LocoWeed" wrote in message
.. .
Dipstick.
Go back and read Gaynez's post.
You could even try *QUOTING* some of the previous post
so that you
wouldn't look like
an ass.

LW


And you could stop making yourself look like a retard by
answering posts
on the bottom.

Wilbur Hubbard

too hot or not?
 

On Apr 14, 2:11 pm, "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?

--
"j" ganz

I'd just stick with the water temp gauge. Drilling and tapping cast
iron can be difficult, might lead to cracking.

Joe

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Agree with what?

In article ,
Scotty Same.as.above@com wrote:
I agree.

SBV
--
Capt. JG @@
www.sailnow.com

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In article . net,
Maxprop wrote:

"Capt. JG" wrote in message
...
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?

Nah. Just wait until the engine seizes, like Capt. Neal does.

Ah... So, the black smoke and pegged water temp gauge is a bad thing
then?

--
Capt. JG @@
www.sailnow.com

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In article .com,
Bart wrote:
On Apr 14, 3:11 pm, "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 have a turbo I think it makes sense.

When I had her surveyed, the surveyor thought I should look into
it. There's nothing wrong with the gauge, but he claimed he's done it
with all his sailboats over the years.




--
Capt. JG @@
www.sailnow.com

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In article . com,
Joe wrote:
On Apr 14, 2:11 pm, "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?

--
"j" ganz

I'd just stick with the water temp gauge. Drilling and tapping cast
iron can be difficult, might lead to cracking.

I'm definitely concerned about breaking something that's fixed and
working. g

--
Capt. JG @@
www.sailnow.com

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"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message
...
In article . net,
Maxprop wrote:

"Capt. JG" wrote in message
...
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?

Nah. Just wait until the engine seizes, like Capt. Neal does.

Ah... So, the black smoke and pegged water temp gauge is a bad thing
then?


Sure, but the sudden stoppage of the engine is the dead giveaway.

Max

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In article et,
Maxprop wrote:

"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message
...
In article . net,
Maxprop wrote:

"Capt. JG" wrote in message
...
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?

Nah. Just wait until the engine seizes, like Capt. Neal does.

Ah... So, the black smoke and pegged water temp gauge is a bad thing
then?


Sure, but the sudden stoppage of the engine is the dead giveaway.

I wondered why I'm always sailing into the berth.

--
Capt. JG @@
www.sailnow.com