Mechanical gauge lines
11-25-2006 | 08:15 PM
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Re: Mechanical gauge lines
Originally Posted by rexone
Jim you might consider this stuff. It's more than adequate and somewhat cheaper than braided. We use a lot of it on gauges because of the long runs.
This is good stuff, much nicer than the cheap plastic lines that come in the kits for mech gauges.
11-26-2006 | 05:49 AM
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Re: Mechanical gauge lines
Originally Posted by checkmate454mag
I am sure you are asking if anyone has run a mechanical fuel guage the dash. I didnt have the nerve to do it for fear of leaks. However, I did add a mechanical guage on the engine which I use to set fuel pressure. You can just about see it in on the right side of the front of the intake. I always look at it before leaving the dock. Dont trust the b.s. electric gauge on the dash too much either.
Is that a #3 line?
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11-26-2006 | 05:57 AM
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Re: Mechanical gauge lines
Originally Posted by Pantera28-650HP
I run a mechanical fuel gauge with high pressure fuel line up to the gauge. Never had any issues. It is also inside a pvc sleeve. But for piece of mind, you should use one of these isolators:
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...115+4294845469
They look like they are perfect for our application.
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...115+4294845469
They look like they are perfect for our application.
I have 2 of the Autometer style like that. they have antifreeze in them . They are like the electric they not real accurate
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11-26-2006 | 06:01 AM
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Re: Mechanical gauge lines
I have 2 of these in the race car,They are eletric & have this sending unit and a black plastic box that hooks up to the gauge. there a little better.I guess at least they will tell me if there's something going wrong.
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11-26-2006 | 06:40 AM
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Re: Mechanical gauge lines
Originally Posted by Strip Poker 388
Is that a #3 line?
Yes, it is a -3 Earls pre-made line. These lines are sold as brake lines, but I have been using them for years as fuel pressure lines. BTW, is the picture you titled "Rats Nest" a picture of an F-15 or the wiring in your race car.
Thats alot of wires. My compliments on a nice neat , clean job.
Vinny
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11-26-2006 | 06:41 AM
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Re: Mechanical gauge lines
Yes, Mechanical to the dash. I don't know what kind of rubber hose it is but it looks like 3/8" fuel line with some kind of mesh reinforcement. It is very thick. I will keep a close eye on them. I don't know if I would have done it this way, but it is very accurate.
11-26-2006 | 11:06 PM
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Re: Mechanical gauge lines
Thanks for the response guys. I'll have to price out the -3 Earl's stuff. I actually went with the new Autometer full sweep electric on the fuel pressure side. We'll see how accurate they read. Right now the Aeroquip socketless -4 is right around $3.00/ft and the Parker -4 Push-lok 836 line is at $1.74/ft. Both are rated at 300 degrees and 250psi. I'm leaning toward the Parker stuff. Heck if it is good enough for an Apache, it should be good enough for an old Cougar. Right Carl?? I'm with you on the scotch brite pad and the 3 and 1 oil. I assembled my prelube oil lines this weekend.
Jim
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11-26-2006 | 11:33 PM
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Re: Mechanical gauge lines
I am also running a -4 Areoquip mechanical gauge fuel line up to my helm/dash. Along with that I am also running mechanical oil pressure and water pressure gauges as well.
11-27-2006 | 12:30 PM
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Re: Mechanical gauge lines
Originally Posted by checkmate454mag
Rob,
Yes, it is a -3 Earls pre-made line. These lines are sold as brake lines, but I have been using them for years as fuel pressure lines. BTW, is the picture you titled "Rats Nest" a picture of an F-15 or the wiring in your race car.
Thats alot of wires. My compliments on a nice neat , clean job.
Vinny
Yes, it is a -3 Earls pre-made line. These lines are sold as brake lines, but I have been using them for years as fuel pressure lines. BTW, is the picture you titled "Rats Nest" a picture of an F-15 or the wiring in your race car.
Thats alot of wires. My compliments on a nice neat , clean job.
Vinny
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