PLUG 3830489 - Caterpillar

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(1) Flange for exhaust manifold (2) Thermocouple (3) Ferrule adapter
Insert the ferrule adapter (3) into the manifold. Tighten the ferrule adapter (3) .
Slide the Type K thermocouple (2) into the ferrule adapter (3). Leave the thermocouple (2) loose.
Connect the thermocouple (2) to 6V-9129 Temperature Adapter Gp or a similar temperature indicator.
Avoid contact with hot surfaces. Exhaust piping and engine components become hot during engine operation and cool slowly after engine shutdown. Any contact with hot surfaces can cause severe burns.
Operate the engine between 1/3 and 1/2 throttle.
Slide the thermocouple (2) in and out of the flange for the exhaust manifold (1). Find the location that will provide the highest temperature reading.
Tighten the thermocouple (2) in order to retain this position.