Mechanical gauge lines
 

What are most of you guys running for your mechanical gauges? Std braided lines or socketless lines from Aeroquip, Earl's or XRP? Push-lok lines from Parker? The only concern I have on the Parker 801 or 831 hose is that it is only rated to 212 degrees F on oil and 185F on water. The 836 hose is rated to 300 degrees like most of the big name braided lines. With three gauges per motor in a twin application for a grand total of about 180 feet, a buck per foot difference in price adds up quick. Any input would be appreciated.

Jim

Re: Mechanical gauge lines
 

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.

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Mines got the push lock rubber for oil press, water press, boost, fuel pressure from DCB.

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Jim,

when putting it all together, don't forget the gauze pads and 3 in 1 oil. :)

Carl

Re: Mechanical gauge lines
 

Autometer makes premade long braided lines for guages, they work great for my fuel and oil press.

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i know race car engines and boat engines are the same but.......................i have seen a aero quipp hose drag a hemi down the track after our rail blew in half..........i use aero quipp on every line in the boat, no rubber....I also have been told by a doctor that i am mildly retarted................

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You have a mechanical fuel pressure gauge with a hose runing from the motor to the gauge ? that means there is fuel in that line at the back of the gage.

Does anybody else run mechanical fuel pressure gauges????????

My electric one are junk :(

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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.

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The only electric I run is for fuel.
I couldnt bear the thought of fuel leaking also.

Aeroquip pushlock blue -4 for all the rest.

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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.