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- May 20, 2015 at 11:43 pm #37816
  Bob Rooks
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  Too bad you couldn't monitor your EGT's. Bet they were pretty high because of your axle ratio. Hope you didn't scorch anything.
  
  You're just about right on guessing the weight of the dozer w/ backhoe.
  
  I wouldn't advise doing that again.
  
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- May 21, 2015 at 10:57 am #37819
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  Egt?..3.31 gears..and never again with this rig..transmission temperature stayed around 185…got about 9 miles tro the gallon which is about what I get with f350 with 460ci pulling dozer..lol..bout what I get with it empty to….it was a stupid move I know but I had to get it home to clean up mud slide behind house so I can start on a retaining wall
  
  35xtd Dozer and hoe..1610d yanmar tractor
- May 21, 2015 at 4:32 pm #37821
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  Exhaust Gas Temp
- May 22, 2015 at 4:45 pm #37822
  DavidPrivett
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  sometimes you just gotta do what just has to be done, but I do not know if I wouldda done that with a auto ,stick most likely
- May 24, 2015 at 4:26 pm #37829
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  Tinbender is correct: Exhaust Gas Temperatures.
  
  This is particularly important on turbocharged engines because too high temps can not only damage the turbo, but it will coke (cook) the engine oil (through the turbo) and cause bearing problems. Not sure what Ford specs are, but I would not exceed 1,000°F for any length of time. If you have a boost gauge I wouldn't exceed 35 psig for over two minutes. I suggest you change your engine oil and filter at the first opportunity. My 6.4 has compound turbo's too, and I keep a close eye on the boost gauge when towing.
  
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