Installing an EGT gauge in my DT466 Skoolie

This gauge could save your engine! Knowing the temperature of your exhaust gases is a vital tool in making sure that you engine is operating within its safe limits. Ill show you in this episode how to install one in your camper, skoolie, rig, or whatever may have a diesel engine in your life.
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[@michaeldeckert6023]

So I spend 30 minutes of my life (I am stage 4 cancer metastatic) watching you do gauges. In the old days of hot rodding, in the late '60s early '70s, we loved these type of mechanical gauges. Always had three of them mounted under the dash. This was fun to watch. Not the electrical that look old, but truly a mechanical gauge! I've said it before you truly are enjoyable to watch. Good teacher for sure.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

Man that really means a lot to me Michael, I love hearing these stories. Thank you for spending your precious time watching me good around in the shop

[@johningardia2088]

The thought of dropping metal shaving into the air supply just before the turbo is unnerving. As an aircraft machinist, I would coat the teeth of the tap with grease.

[@darrennelson6803]

Use a spiral flute tap the chips come out the top.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

That’s a great tip right there

[@AndrewHemstreet]

The 2004 and older dt466 have a twin scroll turbo and that spot you picked is right where the divider is, I would recommend anyone looking to do this choose another location for the sensor, everything else is a great how-to, chuck is a great teacher.

[@JoeandEmmaLee]

You know a wise man once said knowledge is power.. very smooth amigo!

[@booyah45828]

I really wish you'd pull the turbo and examine your probe placement. I feel that where you drilled, you placed the thermocouple into the merge divider between the two halves, out of the exhaust stream. It's best to place it in the exhaust stream, in either the rear or front half of that merge. Or place the probe in the exhaust post turbo. Also, those manifolds can and often crack crack where you drilled, so you probably have a good chance of that happening now, so keep an eye on it.

[@garyaanderson214]

Thanks Chuck Im a car guy and have done this on cars and trucks not on diesel yet.Your straight up humble way of teaching is one for the books

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

Gary thanks for watching, appreciate you

[@jemfarms]

I just got bluefire for my bus. It shows everything on a tablet. Bluetooth from the engine port. $200 total

[@nicholasphillips5406]

No good for my 1991. No port

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

I just don’t like computer engines

[@kevinwittenauer6892]

I would recommend a copper anti-seize on all exhaust threads

[@bmxican1023]

Very VERY fitting that you rock the mustache and Chops when doing a heavy gear head episode 👌. Much appreciated as always!!!

[@BASIL_LEAV]

This is going to be the engine I’m looking for, had no clue it’s the engine for your bus so yay I got a resource to help me sweet! 🎉

[@jamesorendorff2731]

Way back in the days.... when working on nuclear submarines we,when tapping ..alway used oil when threading ...a fitting 🙏

[@unboxedtravels]

I just installed an Ultragauge in my 2003 E450 7.3 Powerstroke. It plugs into the OBD2 port and gives you a lot of gauges. But I'll install an EGT gauge in the future 😁

[@endlessautonomy]

As always, relevant and very helpful information. Only this is one occasion when I wish my bus wasn't an RE model - I'll need about a mile of line to get from my engine to my dashboard!

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

Yeah that’s a tricky one

[@cobrettebardole]

I thoroughly enjoy all of your videos and have used some of your tips in my band's bus build for touring. I would love to hear what you do to upgrade drivability in these builds.

[@hotrodpc66]

What you've called the olive or the compression fitting does have a name. You're correct in that it is a compression fitting but the compression nut and the "olive" together is what is the compression. That olive is called a ferrule. Pronounced feral, like a feral cat. So that compression type fitting is called a Nut and ferrule. Very commonly used in copper plumbing also like hooking a water line to your fridge for the ice maker using a nut and ferrule fitting aka compression fitting. You're the first I've heard call it an olive. Great Vid and I also agree, great to have and understand what they mean and pay attention to them often.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

I learned that from a mechanic who worked at my company way back and it stuck! You are correct, the proper name is ferrule

[@hotrodpc66]

@@ChuckCassadyYT Well hell, for a minute I thought I taught Chuck Cassady something. LOL You've taught plenty, ain't no thang in using the slang for a part. I just like folks to know the proper terminology. You go into Lowe's and ask for an Olive, they'll probably tell you next to the pickles at Kroger's. LMAO

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

Hahaha exactly dude

[@AndrewHemstreet]

There is a correct number of degrees, or turns for a ferrule, or at least the stainless like the sensor has and it varies per size, I had it memorized for 1/4 and 3/8 when my job was testing turbine engines

[@Drizimar1]

Only sealant I have found that has that high of a heat rating is DEACON® 8875-THIN has a rating of up to 1800F. I can imagine it's not cheap, the web site just says to contact them for a price.

[@kristholtz3283]

😮 use permatex copper thermal thread anti cease on that EGT manifold sensor. Rabbi

[@jaystewart9947]

Another “job well did” Chuck! Hmm maybe a 6 on “pucker-o-meter” today my man. 😅 Drilling into the cast iron exhaust manifold and the turbo and all. At least cast iron makes small chips when drilling/machining it. The vacuum and grease were a great “hack” as they say now. Always enjoy the entertainment factor to your videos as well. Gauges > idiot lights!! 😅 thanks for your efforts!

[@moustachemike7128]

Nice job chuck thks for sharing.....

[@kenknaell1290]

Very nice again Chuck. I always like he thought and planning you put into your work. Worth another Margarita. By the way would there be any way to put air pressure into that manifold to blow the chips out? Cast iron cuts very nicely dry with no lubricant.

[@vicjohnson9006]

Great dream! I have a schoolie for sale! Wanted to do this but ran outta of money?

[@milesoroads]

If it has a vnt turbo I probably wouldn't drill and tap without removing the turbo. Shavings can get stuck in the veins. Older strait turbos should be fine.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

THAT is one great point! Absolutely

[@kristholtz3283]

⚠️ 📢U can't change or cut the EGT "THERMAL CONDUCTIVE WIRE" bc it transmits calibrated thermal microamperage that is converted in the gage via tha analog corresponding needle & numbers to a user meaningful 300F° - 1600 F° temp. Don't exceed 1375F°F., with a sweet spot at 1250 °F on long uphills under load.

[@wiredforstereo]

And lower is better. Modern stock engines don't seem to go far above 1100.

[@kristholtz3283]

@Mon Solo IH 466 MFI is old school non DEF diesel. Heat is power Torque . 1200- 1275 max is good enough 🫡

[@wiredforstereo]

@@kristholtz3283 Heat is also engine wear. I'd rather have a big engine with lower power output than a smaller engine running like a raped ape.

[@RedSiBaron]

OH HEY nice FA50 at 1:18 . Literally the moment I said "he's the Chad Burke of Busses" IYKYK

[@colleenbalch328]

Thanks Charlie!

[@moptop85]

Zip Ties N Bias Plies - You dont have to worry about metal shavins going into the turbo

[@nicholasphillips5406]

Explain?

[@unboxedtravels]

Chuck, are you getting a nice two wheel hog to go with that new 'stache ? 🏍

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

Been thinking on it

[@opossumgrylls3275]

Why not start with a center drill? Why not cover the turbo with a rag?

[@darangemaster1]

fantastic info

[@fredflinstone-vh3ji]

Nickle anti-seize compound on the hot one, nickle not copper!

[@alansterling3481]

Chuck! Help me out here. I want to see what some of the ceiling options are that you say you have been installing. I have searched through your videos and just cannot seem to find any ceiling installs. I definitely do not want to use tongue and groove as a ceiling treatment, but cannot see anything in the big box stores that looks like it will work with front to rear strapping.

[@leardi58]

Check out Banks he has a few things out that can help and he's in cal right around you

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

I’m in Colorado but I do watch their videos. Gale is a legend

[@gruponemesis]

nice!!!!!

[@alhampton1211]

Is there danger in stripping the cast iron? Looks like you are wrench hand torquing pretty tight.

[@MichaelWBall-jc4we]

Was that a metric or ASE crescent wrench?

[@kylethecreator]

You make engine work just a little less intimidating chuck! Do you know of any such way to add a pyrometer for a rear engine?

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

I haven’t done this before but I’m sure there is a way

[@kylethecreator]

@@ChuckCassadyYTwhere their is a chuck, there is a way! we'll figure it out together.

[@buddymccormack8668]

"A job well did" LMAO !

[@wiredforstereo]

I'd really like to do this on my rear engine. Obviously non-trimmable wires wont work.

[@kristholtz3283]

Blue tooth

[@wiredforstereo]

@@kristholtz3283 How, pray tell, do you do that with a pyrometer?

[@OmegaWalple]

I have a question for the water temp gauge, could you not just replace the existing gauge and sensor instead of adding a new one?

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

You could but I like having two

[@calebjacobs392]

Do you add any type of sealant on the manifold or does it not need any?

[@robertseguin4875]

vw makes a "hot bolt paste" which I more like a anti seize

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

Hot bolt paste was my nickname in college

[@mfenmor]

You should really fix that exhaust leak on the manifold. It was very evident when you started the engine. You're losing boost and performance there.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

From the hole I tapped into it?

[@mfenmor]

@@ChuckCassadyYT Sorry, should have been more specific. the exhaust port of number 5 cylinder is leaking, or could be the joint of the manifold, but I suspect it's the port. You can see it @ 12.51 when you start the engine. Also notice the blackness between cylinder 4 and 5 exhaust ports on the head. Hope this helps.

[@AndrewHemstreet]

Saw that too, now I don't need to point it out, looks like it could just be a gasket

[@iderryan]

Chuck, how do you mount one of those pyrometers in a rear engine bus if the wires are limited in length?

[@AndrewHemstreet]

Use thermocouple wire, you just have to make sure you keep the polarity correct, *pro tip* use a magnet to verify because one conductor will stick the other won't

[@DrDredge]

I would never put the probe pre-turbo. For the simple reason that if your probe would come apart or something like that. It will for sure take your turbo out. Reason being you will never see factory installed egt probe pre turbo…. Just saying.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

Interesting, I’ve certainly never heard of that happening. I’ve seen motors with ports for probes in the manifold before just under the turbo flange

[@DrDredge]

Sounds fair I love your channel and I believe you give very valuable and great advices. On the other hand, I work as a HD mech and i have never seen egt probe in front of the turbo. I have always installed them post turbo (right after the turbo 😉). I would not want to risk anything failing and being swallowed in the turbo. It would drive me nuts driving and knowing that thing just asking to mess with your day. Again I highly respect and love the work you do. Myself in the early stage of converting a bus as well. First vid I saw from you I knew you know your shit Cheers🎉

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

You clearly know your shit and have much more experience than me, but believe me, if this probe grenades my turbo, there will definitely be a video! Haha thanks for the input. Let’s hope all our turbos live a long and boosted life

[@lawrenceluckey5984]

Is your engine mechanical or electronic and are you pre emission and pre Def

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

Mechanical. No emissions

[@kristholtz3283]

⚠️ 📢That is a Turbo rig I would have vacuumed & pencil magneted all the chips out of the cast manifold before starting bc the exhaust dumped straight into your Turbo impeller housing wheel & bearings !! 😱 RABBI

[@wiredforstereo]

How many people actually have issues with this? Everything is blown out in the first few seconds.

[@tableshaper4076]

Anyone else tilting their head trying to look around his hand.... just me?

[@iamhe999]

"cheap Chinese version" is bigotry..inexpensive Chinese Version.. is better..

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

cant tell if thats a joke or not?

[@iamhe999]

@@ChuckCassadyYT it is a respectful admonishment… with love.. Want another one? its about how fast you do 360 degree camera panning..

[@r8edrv4fun65]

Autofocued on your knee for way too long.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

Yeah no shit

[@lawrenceconstantine7735]

Oh hell just don't lug the motor pulling the hills.