trouble with installing boost gauge?
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trouble with installing boost gauge?
I have an autometer boost gauge im trying to install...but the gauge will not show my car boosting for some reason.
I have a T fitting vinyl 5/32" vac hose to the two vacuum connectors on the intake manifold. Also tried sitting one connection but it still doesnt show boost, only sits at 16 inHg vacuum.
any ideas?
thanks in advance
ps. the gauge also sits below the 0 mark for boost when it's off. what's up with that?
I have a T fitting vinyl 5/32" vac hose to the two vacuum connectors on the intake manifold. Also tried sitting one connection but it still doesnt show boost, only sits at 16 inHg vacuum.
any ideas?
thanks in advance
ps. the gauge also sits below the 0 mark for boost when it's off. what's up with that?
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Originally Posted by mkiv98
I have an autometer boost gauge im trying to install...but the gauge will not show my car boosting for some reason.
I have a T fitting vinyl 5/32" vac hose to the two vacuum connectors on the intake manifold. Also tried sitting one connection but it still doesnt show boost, only sits at 16 inHg vacuum.
any ideas?
thanks in advance
ps. the gauge also sits below the 0 mark for boost when it's off. what's up with that?
I have a T fitting vinyl 5/32" vac hose to the two vacuum connectors on the intake manifold. Also tried sitting one connection but it still doesnt show boost, only sits at 16 inHg vacuum.
any ideas?
thanks in advance
ps. the gauge also sits below the 0 mark for boost when it's off. what's up with that?
What does your gauge show when your boosting?
Some people bag on autometer gauges for being cheap and poor quality. Apparently it's not uncommon for them to sit near zero rather than on zero when the car is off. It's also not uncommon for them to be innacurate. Best to use something like a mityvac to check the calibration of your boost gauge. Mine reads over slightly, so when the gauge shows 10psi I'm really only producing 9.5psi.
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Originally Posted by mkiv98
ps. the gauge also sits below the 0 mark for boost when it's off. what's up with that?
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get rid of the t fitting u did. it might be the wrong vacuum line. try hooking it up to the surge tank. there is an extra nipple that is capped off with a black cap. see if it reads normal from there.
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I have 3 autometer boost gauges...1 works..and that one i burrowed from a friend! blow air into the back of the boost gauge...does the needle go above 0?
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Originally Posted by potatochobit
there is an extra nipple that is capped off with a black cap. see if it reads normal from there.
The hose to use can be had for under $1.00 at the local auto store - just ask for 1/8" rubber vacuum tubing.
Dave