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Jun 19, 2010 | 08:32 PM

twg1966

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Gauges

Okay everyone, I have been busy installing the pyrometer and boost gauges today. I didn't have the right size T with the kit so I went to town and purchased a quarter inch T with two quarter inch barbed nipples. Then I had a dickens of a time trying to find a quarter pipe to one eighth compression fitting for the eighth inch nylon vaccum tube for the boost gauge. I will try again tomorrow to see what I can find. The gauges look nice in the four guage pod I installed as well. I just need to tap into the manifold for the pyro and the MAP line for the boost.

Oh how things don't go as well as planned. Question I have is where can you find a drill bit that is sized as R?

Jun 19, 2010 | 08:42 PM

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My first thought was to tell you it will be between Q and S, but that would be rude. It is between 21/64 and 11/32. I used the 11/32 and it was fine.

Jun 19, 2010 | 08:45 PM

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That is funny, I knew as soon as I asked, I was going to get at least one good explanation. Very good on the bit info. That looks like something I will try to finish tomorrow. Thanks.

Ted

Jun 19, 2010 | 08:52 PM

zx250

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Be sure and drill a pilot hole, maybe 1/8 and please wear eye protection.!!!!!

Jun 19, 2010 | 09:11 PM

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Don't sweat it, I have been messing with this stuff since I was 16, just have not messed with it lately. I appreciate the safety issue, don't need to end up blind. Also in the process of remodeling an old farm house, so I have to keep my projects straight.

Jun 19, 2010 | 10:08 PM

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!/4 pipe to 1/8 tube is not real common although they are made.May have to get a bushing from 1/4 NPT to 1/8 NPT then use a 1/8 NPT to 1/8 compression fitting

Jun 19, 2010 | 10:14 PM

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That is what my brother and I came up with. I will have to probably hit an actual hardware store for that one, as the big box stores didn't have it. Thanks for the advice.