In 1981 International Harvester offered tractors with a digital dash, the day of “computers” on tractors and farm equipment had entered the main stream. Boldly displayed on the lower right hand side of the dashboard was a red light with the letters EGT. In my youth I firmly believed it meant “Engine Got’s Trouble”, later I learned it actually meant Exhaust Gas Temperature. I did know for sure though if the light came on, slowing down was in order. [Read more…]