vacuum gauge

Post by **callyspoy** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 5:15 pm

hi folks, just wondering if there was ant type of tubing to NOT get for the gauge. i assume i need some sort of semi thick walled tubing so that it doesn't compress with the vacuum.
any advice or links would be appreciated! cheers!

Post by **PSL184** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 5:20 pm

I'm using rubber (?) fuel line..... Although the best stuff to use would be hydraulic or pneumatic small bore tubing...

Post by **callyspoy** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 5:36 pm

thanks! do you ever use the gauge? i just bought it as it matches my temp gauge and is very pretty!

Post by **PSL184** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 5:37 pm

Well, I look at it now and agian but I find best use is when on Motorways as you can lift off the pedal slightly and still maintain your speed and use less fuel.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 5:57 pm

You don't need a gauge to do that!

Post by **PSL184** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 6:08 pm

I find mine helps as sometimes its not easy to tell how much pressure is being applied to the throttly pedal depending on what kind of footware I have on.... If we always drove in slippers it would be easy

Post by **Mogwai** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 6:20 pm

They're also handy for checking engine health , mixture & ignition timing etc

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 6:24 pm

Aye right.

Post by **Onne** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 8:33 pm

I will have one fitted to my latest addition. No gearbox, so no quick shifting into top gear