Concerned about new Savage Flux running a bit warm on test drive

[Finnster]

Originally Posted by TexasSP

That's a good temp gauge especially for the price. Like said, 20 dollar insurance on 1k plus in truck is pretty cheap.

I have an IR gun too. Its a required tool, no toolbox should be w/o it.

Plus for $20, you can diagnose problems quickly, and you won't have to bother Patrick and distract him from his very important work of finishing the HV MMM for final release, among other things.

Temp guns can be used all over the place, including drivelines, slippers, pinions and many other places to see if there is excessive binding and wear.