What Conditions Do You Monitor?

[Mac H]

Being that I'm a "newbie" to the tuned Cummins world I was wondering what conditions you monitor on your MM3 dash board and why.

I bought the truck to haul heavy equipment but it's also my daily driver.

So probably 90% will be without a heavy load but when I'm hauling my John Deere 400G dozer she's going to be maxed out.

Your thoughts.
Thanks,
Mac H

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[AK Bob]

I think it boils down to personal preference. I like to monitor the exhaust gas temperature especially when towing. I set the alarm at 1250F. Running any higher for extended periods will cause severe engine damage.


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[6.7 Coal Train]

I'm big on gear and torque converter lock up state.

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Mac H Thanks, Hadn't thought of monitoring either one. Good info.

12-16-2019

[AK Bob]

I'm big on gear and torque converter lock up state.

Wish I had the option to do that, but unfortunately doesn’t show with my Aisin transmission.


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[AK Bob]

I think it boils down to personal preference. I like to monitor the exhaust gas temperature especially when towing. I set the alarm at 1250F. Running any higher for extended periods will cause severe engine damage.


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Opps! Accidentally re-posted. Fat fingers, please disregard.


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[Cummins7]

Wish I had the option to do that, but unfortunately doesn’t show with my Aisin transmission.


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That makes me wonder if they will ever release the capability to just monitor the parameters of the Aisin.

I mean edge monitors it all....

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[556killa]

I've had the same question.

Other than rpm, voltage and gear....I'm not sure what I need to be looking at!

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[Aj Grubb]

I monitor EGT for obvious reasons.

I monitor transmission line pressure because if it starts to vary from what I am used to seeing I know I got problems, probably cross leaks.

I monitor what gear I'm actually in.

I monitor Voltage.

I monitor Boost Pressure because it along with EGT is a good way to know how hard your engine is working.

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[TexNeck]

Boost - max 32 with stick charger to stay in map
rail pressure- fluctuates with load
trans temp- max 170 desired
engine temp- max 200 desired
intake air temp- Ive got an intake horn and grid delete so been keepin an eye on this to see if there’s a drop in temps
I forget 6th- I don’t have egt probe yet (Shame on me).

I used to run gear/TQ state. I can now tell just riding down the road what gear and converter status is

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[Tiger6.7]

EGT (mandatory, especially when towing)
Boost (another important to monitor gauge)
Gear position ( Just because)
timing (yep)
load (goes with timing)

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