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when does a turbo boost gauge

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by WallyGator, Jan 1, 2009.

  1. Jan 1, 2009 #1
    WallyGator

    WallyGator Medium Load Member

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    show boost? just got a new gauge installed and was wondering when it starts to work.at idle 0 psi and when reved up still 0. do i have be under a load for it to pull boost? thanks for any replies in advance Walt
     
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  3. Jan 1, 2009 #2
    Waterloo

    Waterloo Medium Load Member

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    You need to be under a load to see it work. And a load can be the weight of the truck itself. Take her for a test drive, you should see it move a little bit.

    Mike
     
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  4. Jan 1, 2009 #3
    dancnoone

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    It should show some boost. Although not much. And when it does, it will be very quick to drop right back down.

    Is yours mechanical, or electric?
     
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  5. Jan 1, 2009 #4
    Waterloo

    Waterloo Medium Load Member

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    Mine won't move unless the truck is moving.

    Mike
     
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  7. Jan 1, 2009 #5
    WallyGator

    WallyGator Medium Load Member

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    mines a mech gauge its an autometer 0-35psi. walt
     
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  8. Jan 1, 2009 #6
    Waterloo

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    Take it out and run her around the block! Find an overpass to go over, that should get you enough load to kick in the turbo and move that gauge.

    Mike
     
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  9. Jan 1, 2009 #7
    dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    Mine bounces, it doesn't actually "move" LOL

    You can tell it wants to spin up. There just isn't enough load on it, to hold it.
     
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  10. Jan 1, 2009 #8
    dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    Take Waterloo's advise. And take it around the block. That'll tell you real quick.
     
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  11. Jan 1, 2009 #9
    WallyGator

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    think ill take it for a spin today.thanks for the advice. walt
     
    WallyGator, Jan 1, 2009
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