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TOPIC: Accessories
IDENT NO: 1--2876
SUPERSEDES: NEW
DATE: May 15, 2001

SUBJECT: Quick Disconnect K--type Exhaust Thermocouples

MODELS AFFECTED: All

Quick disconnect K--type exhaust thermocouples are
recommended for use in the field. Using a quick
disconnect, a faulty exhaust thermocouple can be
changed without removing the complete thermocouple
assembly from the engine.
NOTE: It is recommended that all VHPt engines that
are currently using J--type thermocouples and have
exhaust temperatures that exceed 1200° F (648.8° C)
be replaced with K--type thermocouples. The J--type is
good to 1400° F (760° C) maximum and experience
shows that rapid deterioration occurs at that tempera-
ture. The K--type is rated to 2282° F (1250° C). If
thermocouples are changed, then the pyrometer that
reads the thermocouples must be changed also.
Dynalco pyrometers that read the J--type thermocou-
ples can be revised to accurately read the K--type by
Dynalco Controls Corporation of Fort Lauderdale,
Florida, 1 (954) 739--4300.
5. Separate positive and negative conductors. Positive
(+) conductor is yellow and negative (--) conductor is
red.
6. Peel back insulation of each conductor 3/8 in.
(9.5 mm) to expose bare wire. Remove any excess
material.
7. Separate male and female ends of quick disconnect
plug, if applicable.
8. Loosen retaining screw from side of each prong.
9. Slide red negative (--) conductor into larger diameter
prong until contact is made with the pinhole
(see Figure 1).
10. Slide yellow positive (+) conductor into smaller
diameter prong until contact is made with pinhole.
Tighten retaining screws.

P/N A740112 contains a thermocouple lead attached to

INSULATION POSITIVE
a male connector and a separate female connector. The JACKET CONDUCTOR
female connector requires installation. (YELLOW)
RETAINING
SCREWS
QUICK DISCONNECT INSTALLATION

NOTE: Variations in thermocouple wire lengths ad-

versely affect the pyrometer readings. Errors will not NEGATIVE
CONDUCTOR
usually exceed ±1% of the total reading if the variations (RED)
in wire length do not exceed 22 ft (6.7 m). Turbochargers
must be installed to equal depth and in the center of
exhaust streams to obtain consistent readings.
STAINLESS
1. Remove faulty thermocouple by cutting lead (cut STEEL BRAID
approximately 12 in. (30.5 cm) from stem). Do not cut
thermocouple harness short. Verify there will be enough
QUICK DISCONNECT
thermocouple wiring left to reach exhaust manifold (with PLUG (FEMALE END)
new thermocouple lead attached).

2. Slide quick disconnect rubber boot over thermocou- Figure 1. K--type Thermocouple
ple harness.
11. Snap male end of plug into female end. -
3. Peel back stainless steel braid 1-1/4 in. (3.2 cm).
Remove any excess material.

4. Peel back insulation beneath braid 3/4 in. (1.9 cm).

Remove any excess material.

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