Where to buy Vacuum Gauges?

[nerider2]

I want to sync my carbs, what vacuum gauges should I get and where do I buy them?

Thanks'
Ed

[Slammer]

i use motion pro mercury gauges.

[GOOSE]

nerider2.....go to granger and order you a 2 1/2" liguid-filled vacuum gauge ( i bought vacuum gauge # 4ry91 (24.00), and make your own.  either go to shop talk and look up making synh gauges, or go to dags norway site and look at his gauges- they look pretty good.

[fordmano]

"OR" take a look at my multipoint project thread. Or wait a few minutes and I will copy and paste what I found and passed to a couple folks.

[fordmano]

Ok you asked for it.

Ok I did some looking around online and found a couple options for gauges I found liquid filled that are not all that expensive but I have no experience with their exact accuracy.

Shoping list:
1) "6" vaccum gauges
2) "6" Brass airline valves for fish tanks
3) "6" pieces of 1/4" Vynal tubing 2'-3' each for (Min 12' - Max 18')
4) "6" pieces of automotive vaccum line 10"-18" each for (Min 60" - Max 108")
5) some sort of mounting material? whatever you have laying around will work fine then you have to figure out how to mount each gauge as to be able to see all of them together at the same time and easily determine what cylinder each gauge will associate too.


Here are some links, remember you need 6 of each item

http://store.waterpumpsupply.com/2lifiststcog.html $10.00 each

A little better looking but cost is higher.
http://www.jegs.com/p/JEGS/JEGS-Liquid-Filled-Vacuum-Gauges/756008/10002/-1 $18.99 - $19.99 each.
One from holley carbs, http://www.holley.com/26-501.asp$32.95 each

Here is a nice one but again on the pricier side. $39.05
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/SPAN-Vacuum-Gauge-5ULR0

Here is a model that is digital and VERY pricey but they would make a setup that MANY other Valk owners would be jealous of.
http://www.omega.com/ppt/pptsc.asp?ref=DVG-64&ttID=DVG-64&Nav=  $160.00 each WOW!!

Then here is what I found from Ricky-D's vaccum gauge buildup. for $3.40 plus shipping.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NOSHOK-2-Dial-1-4-NPT-30-inHg-Vacuum-Gauge-NIB-/330357346654?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cead5115e

Don't get me wrong Dags setup is really nice but I am just too poor to spend that kinda money normally, Mine works just fine so far.

One last thing here is the link for the Fish Tank brass air supply control valves I used on mine.
http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=217

I hope this helps you and maybe someone else also.

[GOOSE]

or......you can just buy 1 gauge/1 manifold/6 pieces of tubing/6 hemostats, and save yourself alot of money, and do just as good a job as any other set-up.

[fordmano]

or......you can just buy 1 gauge/1 manifold/6 pieces of tubing/6 hemostats, and save yourself alot of money, and do just as good a job as any other set-up.

Yes, you are correct but some of us (ME primarily) aren't that tallented we need simple all on one view type of setup. How much for them there hemostats you speak of? I saw them for about $4.xx each at the local dollar type tool store.

[nerider2]

Thanks, that is what I was looking for.

[98valk]

I use the twin max. much more accurate
http://www.adventuremotorcyclegear.com/twinmax-p-28.html

[Ken Tarver]

[Patrick]

You can get forceps at your local flea market for a buck each and you really only need two..But, a set on each line instead of plugs/golf tees will work just fine as stated.. I'm a single gauge fan..