Vacuum Gauge
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Vacuum Gauge
Looking for any and all information on this Vacuum gauge. I took it out of this truck F10JR446633
The truck had a 292 or 312 in it possibly from a car. The vacuum gauge was mounted in the cab. Anybody can help I'd appreciate it.
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The truck had a 292 or 312 in it possibly from a car. The vacuum gauge was mounted in the cab. Anybody can help I'd appreciate it.
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Totally aftermarket, there was one in a 66 Olds that I owned. Basically it measures the vac. on the carb. the less the engine is doing the higher the reading. You will notice that ideling is out past driving. Mashing the gas puts it in the red zone.
About the only use for one would be if you were trying to squeeze every ounce of mpg gas possible, you have to totally stay out of it.
As we might say here in the south, "it's about as useless as **** on a boar hog".
John
About the only use for one would be if you were trying to squeeze every ounce of mpg gas possible, you have to totally stay out of it.
As we might say here in the south, "it's about as useless as **** on a boar hog".
John
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This 1964 F100 2WD (assembled 8/1963 in San Jose) originally came with a 223 IV I-6. Someone swapped in a Y block, then added this vacuum gauge...which is not a Genuine Ford Part.
I've seen this aftermarket vacuum gauge before (this example is missing its bezel and lens), but not installed in any vehicle.
Honest Charley's Speed Shop used to advertise it in 1950's/60's Speed Age, Motor Trend, Hot Rod, Car Life and etc. magazines as a way to improve MPG. Pep Boys, J.C Whitney, Western Auto also sold them.
Usually, it was clamped onto the steering column, but could be installed on top of the dash. Today, it's only a curiosity. Peeps that collect things like this would be about the only buyers.
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A coupla peeps P/M'd me about this, But, since I didn't look at this thread, I thought they were referring to a hand held vacuum gauge used by garages.
This 1964 F100 2WD (assembled 8/1963 in San Jose) originally came with a 223 IV I-6. Someone swapped in a Y block, then added this vacuum gauge...which is not a Genuine Ford Part.
I've seen this aftermarket vacuum gauge before (this example is missing its bezel and lens), but not installed in any vehicle.
Honest Charley's Speed Shop used to advertise it in 1950's/60's Speed Age, Motor Trend, Hot Rod, Car Life and etc. magazines as a way to improve MPG. Pep Boys, J.C Whitney, Western Auto also sold them.
Usually, it was clamped onto the steering column, but could be installed on top of the dash. Today, it's only a curiosity. Peeps that collect things like this would be about the only buyers.
This 1964 F100 2WD (assembled 8/1963 in San Jose) originally came with a 223 IV I-6. Someone swapped in a Y block, then added this vacuum gauge...which is not a Genuine Ford Part.
I've seen this aftermarket vacuum gauge before (this example is missing its bezel and lens), but not installed in any vehicle.
Honest Charley's Speed Shop used to advertise it in 1950's/60's Speed Age, Motor Trend, Hot Rod, Car Life and etc. magazines as a way to improve MPG. Pep Boys, J.C Whitney, Western Auto also sold them.
Usually, it was clamped onto the steering column, but could be installed on top of the dash. Today, it's only a curiosity. Peeps that collect things like this would be about the only buyers.
I knew the engine had been swapped in, so I bought the door tag to post the vin. The engine in it has the 4v intake with the Holley 4 barrel on it.
I knew the vacuum gauge was not a ford product but was definately cool.
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Finally, someone has information I could use. I have the bezel and lens for it. It does need a new lens, easy fix. Thanks Bill
I knew the engine had been swapped in, so I bought the door tag to post the vin. The engine in it has the 4v intake with the Holley 4 barrel on it.
I knew the vacuum gauge was not a ford product but was definately cool.
I knew the engine had been swapped in, so I bought the door tag to post the vin. The engine in it has the 4v intake with the Holley 4 barrel on it.
I knew the vacuum gauge was not a ford product but was definately cool.
The intake manifold w/a teapot has a different carb bolt pattern, so the 1957 and later 4V Holleys, or any other 4V carb will not bolt on.
I know this isn't a teapot setup, because you sent me the casting number off the manifold, C0 something or other, so the engine is prolly a 312 from a 1960 Merc.
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Did'ja get the 4V intake and carb? Peeps are looking for these that have the awful 4V Holley "teapot" carbs on their 1955/56 Ford/Merc Passenger Cars.
The intake manifold w/a teapot has a different carb bolt pattern, so the 1957 and later 4V Holleys, or any other 4V carb will not bolt on.
I know this isn't a teapot setup, because you sent me the casting number off the manifold, C0 something or other, so the engine is prolly a 312 from a 1960 Merc.
The intake manifold w/a teapot has a different carb bolt pattern, so the 1957 and later 4V Holleys, or any other 4V carb will not bolt on.
I know this isn't a teapot setup, because you sent me the casting number off the manifold, C0 something or other, so the engine is prolly a 312 from a 1960 Merc.
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Robert, Please tell, just what do you think you want to know about your vac gauge.
You smurked at some replies, knew it was not Ford, it's good to aid tuning, shows when the carb is requiring less. Not a real valuable piece of equipment. What is left?
We must not be reading your post correctly.
John
You smurked at some replies, knew it was not Ford, it's good to aid tuning, shows when the carb is requiring less. Not a real valuable piece of equipment. What is left?
We must not be reading your post correctly.
John
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Robert, Please tell, just what do you think you want to know about your vac gauge.
You smurked at some replies, knew it was not Ford, it's good to aid tuning, shows when the carb is requiring less. Not a real valuable piece of equipment. What is left?
We must not be reading your post correctly.
John
You smurked at some replies, knew it was not Ford, it's good to aid tuning, shows when the carb is requiring less. Not a real valuable piece of equipment. What is left?
We must not be reading your post correctly.
John
I did find out who the maker is. Thanks to SteveBricks
Apparently this is the company that made or marketed Motor Guide gauges...they've probably been out of business for a while.
HARVEY E. HANSON COMPANY
LAKE BLVD. AND COMMERCIAL ST.
PAW PAW MI
VACUUM GAUGE or VACUUM GAUGES
And by yblockhead:
If I remember correctly these were quite the rage back when, advertised as saving fuel milage, inproved engine performance, blah, blah...
Sold by JC Whitney, Charlie's, etc.And because it had a copyright date of 1964 I was even more curious.
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Totally aftermarket, there was one in a 66 Olds that I owned. Basically it measures the vac. on the carb. the less the engine is doing the higher the reading. You will notice that ideling is out past driving. Mashing the gas puts it in the red zone.
About the only use for one would be if you were trying to squeeze every ounce of mpg gas possible, you have to totally stay out of it.
As we might say here in the south, "it's about as useless as **** on a boar hog".
John
About the only use for one would be if you were trying to squeeze every ounce of mpg gas possible, you have to totally stay out of it.
As we might say here in the south, "it's about as useless as **** on a boar hog".
John
Finding out you've had an issue that went unnoticed is not the best news to get.
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However, **** on a boar hog wouldn't have to be useless, especially if he could lactate. Might come in handy for an extra large litter of piglets.....he could help with the nursing duties.....ah, but I digress...Back to the topic at hand, the vacuum gauge.....of course, vacuum sucks by design but that doesn't mean a vacuum gauge has to suck....
I'm done now.....
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Sardonica can be a fun place to visit but I wouldn't want to live there. Ironica or Sarcasmania are much more fun! However, **** on a boar hog wouldn't have to be useless, especially if he could lactate. Might come in handy for an extra large litter of piglets.....he could help with the nursing duties.....ah, but I digress...
Back to the topic at hand, the vacuum gauge.....of course, vacuum sucks by design but that doesn't mean a vacuum gauge has to suck....
I'm done now.....
However, **** on a boar hog wouldn't have to be useless, especially if he could lactate. Might come in handy for an extra large litter of piglets.....he could help with the nursing duties.....ah, but I digress...Back to the topic at hand, the vacuum gauge.....of course, vacuum sucks by design but that doesn't mean a vacuum gauge has to suck....
I'm done now.....
