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boost gauge flutters

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by WallyGator, Jan 6, 2009.

  1. Jan 6, 2009 #1
    WallyGator

    WallyGator Medium Load Member

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    my gauge flutters when pulling grades.is this a problem or just the way it is? havent been pulling heavy just empty trailers.any advice would be welcome. Walt
     
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  3. Jan 6, 2009 #2
    rikdev50s

    rikdev50s Medium Load Member

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    Could be a loose wire, sensor going bad, or just the gauge. I wouldn't think the turbo was going out... and of coure it could just be normal for that truck...
     
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  4. Jan 6, 2009 #3
    WallyGator

    WallyGator Medium Load Member

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    it's a 1995 3406e if that matters? Thanks Walt
     
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  5. Jan 6, 2009 #4
    Brickhauler

    Brickhauler Medium Load Member

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    I have a 98 Peterbilt with a 3406E. When I bought it the boost gauge was erratic and I could sometimes hear a ticking sound that I thought was coming from the engine. I had all kinds of worrys about what it was, it turned out the gauge was no good. Put in a new one and solved both problems
     
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  7. Jan 7, 2009 #5
    vegetto05

    vegetto05 Light Load Member

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    The gauge, like what was said above, is the most likely problem. But lets not forget that some gauges have boost air plumbed to them.
     
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  8. Jan 7, 2009 #6
    d-man57

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    Mine was doing that, the line going to the gauge had a small hole rubbed in it from the firewall. I spliced a new piece of tubing in.
     
    d-man57, Jan 7, 2009
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