Measuring Inlet Manifold Temperature
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Tools Needed | Quantity | |
4C-6500 | Digital Thermometer | 1 |
High inlet manifold air temperature will reduce the power output of the engine. High inlet manifold air temperature also increases the risk of detonation.
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Illustration 1 | g00810400 |
(1) Air inlet on the cylinder head
(2) Inlet air manifold (3) Plug |
To measure the inlet manifold air temperature, use the 4C-6500 Digital Thermometer. Remove plug (3) from inlet air manifold (2). Insert a temperature probe in place of the plug. Measure the temperature when the engine is operating at full load.
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