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DXDY Freak
05-19-2008, 03:48 PM
Recently installed dual pyro gauge(gaffrig) and looking for a set of Ultra thin probes that fit under an Alien cowl. Livorsi probes are to long for cowl. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Kurt
Markus
05-19-2008, 04:18 PM
I have bent the Livorsi probes on the 2.5 260 as well as the 2.6 liter Yamaha.

Couldn't you do the same?
DXDY Freak
05-19-2008, 04:25 PM
I have bent the Livorsi probes on the 2.5 260 as well as the 2.6 liter Yamaha.

Couldn't you do the same?

Had the same idea. I called them and they stated by bending you could possible damage internal ceramic thus making the probe readings inaccurate or no indication at all due to internal short/ground.
Forkin' Crazy
05-19-2008, 05:50 PM
I thought you were suppose to bend them for clearance? Not a kink bend, but a nice radius.
Markus
05-20-2008, 04:17 AM
Is there any engine they could possibly fit without bending?
woodduck
05-20-2008, 06:25 AM
www.archeat.com (http://www.archeat.com) try them for probes
Way2slow on H2O
05-20-2008, 02:53 PM
Digatron shows to bend for proper fit, otherwise you'll have 3" sticking out the back of the cowling, lol...

Ronnie
DXDY Freak
05-22-2008, 05:49 PM
Digatron shows to bend for proper fit, otherwise you'll have 3" sticking out the back of the cowling, lol...

Ronnie

Thanks for the input, Kurt
STV_Keith
05-22-2008, 08:45 PM
The 1/16" diameter probes I buy from Omega.com say they can be bent as long as you keep the radius at least 3/8". I use the water hoses from the t-stat housings for that. :)
mrcrsr
05-23-2008, 05:46 AM
keith, when you sending your brother home??!!:) the omega probes are awesome, the gafrig ones were nothing but a headache(always failed), and the omegas bend much easier
HavasuDreamin'
05-23-2008, 07:53 AM
Do the Omega probes provide an accurate reading on a Livorsi Pyrometer guage?
STV_Keith
05-23-2008, 12:28 PM
Type K thermocouple is Type K thermocouple...they have a spec to match, and they all do (or should).

I use the Omega KMQIN-062U-6 probe...

That all translates to Type K probe, Mini Quick disconnect, INconel material, .062" diameter Ungrounded, 6 inches long.
mrcrsr
05-24-2008, 06:37 AM
i have used them w/ both gaffrig and livorsi guages, i use a different part# though
STV_Keith
05-24-2008, 04:44 PM
The 1/16" probes go through the rifle drilled bolts without having to enlarge the holes, but are more prone to break as they are very thin. In that vibrating situation, I break a probe about every 30hrs.
DXDY Freak
05-24-2008, 06:09 PM
The 1/16" diameter probes I buy from Omega.com say they can be bent as long as you keep the radius at least 3/8". I use the water hoses from the t-stat housings for that. :)

I finally discovered who supplies Gaffrig and Livorsi their ultra thin probes. Hewitt Industries out of California is their manufacturer/supplier. They also stated that the probes could be bent as long as you don't go past 90 degrees. They suggest bending over a decent size socket to keep a nice radius. Thanks again for all the info. When these fail, I have to try Omega's
jphii
05-24-2008, 06:15 PM
Type K thermocouple is Type K thermocouple...they have a spec to match, and they all do (or should).

I use the Omega KMQIN-062U-6 probe...

That all translates to Type K probe, Mini Quick disconnect, INconel material, .062" diameter Ungrounded, 6 inches long.

And 26 bucks is about the cheapest you're going to find one anywhere.