Mechanical gauge lines
11-22-2006, 04:34 PM
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Mechanical gauge lines
What are most of you guys running for your mechanical gauges? Std braided lines or socketless lines from Aeroquip, Earl's or XRP? Push-lok lines from Parker? The only concern I have on the Parker 801 or 831 hose is that it is only rated to 212 degrees F on oil and 185F on water. The 836 hose is rated to 300 degrees like most of the big name braided lines. With three gauges per motor in a twin application for a grand total of about 180 feet, a buck per foot difference in price adds up quick. Any input would be appreciated.
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11-22-2006, 05:34 PM
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Re: Mechanical gauge lines
Jim you might consider this stuff. It's more than adequate and somewhat cheaper than braided. We use a lot of it on gauges because of the long runs.
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Re: Mechanical gauge lines
Originally Posted by Lunatic Fringe
What are most of you guys running for your mechanical gauges? Std braided lines or socketless lines from Aeroquip, Earl's or XRP? Push-lok lines from Parker? The only concern I have on the Parker 801 or 831 hose is that it is only rated to 212 degrees F on oil and 185F on water. The 836 hose is rated to 300 degrees like most of the big name braided lines. With three gauges per motor in a twin application for a grand total of about 180 feet, a buck per foot difference in price adds up quick. Any input would be appreciated.
Jim
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when putting it all together, don't forget the gauze pads and 3 in 1 oil.
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11-25-2006, 04:31 PM
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Re: Mechanical gauge lines
i know race car engines and boat engines are the same but.......................i have seen a aero quipp hose drag a hemi down the track after our rail blew in half..........i use aero quipp on every line in the boat, no rubber....I also have been told by a doctor that i am mildly retarted................
11-25-2006, 04:37 PM
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Re: Mechanical gauge lines
Originally Posted by KYElimEagle
Mines got the push lock rubber for oil press, water press, boost, fuel pressure from DCB.
Does anybody else run mechanical fuel pressure gauges????????
My electric one are junk
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Re: Mechanical gauge lines
Originally Posted by Strip Poker 388
You have a mechanical fuel pressure gauge with a hose runing from the motor to the gauge ? that means there is fuel in that line at the back of the gage.
Does anybody else run mechanical fuel pressure gauges????????
My electric one are junk
Does anybody else run mechanical fuel pressure gauges????????
My electric one are junk
11-25-2006, 05:59 PM
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The only electric I run is for fuel.
I couldnt bear the thought of fuel leaking also.
Aeroquip pushlock blue -4 for all the rest.
I couldnt bear the thought of fuel leaking also.
Aeroquip pushlock blue -4 for all the rest.
11-25-2006, 06:57 PM
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Re: Mechanical gauge lines
I run a mechanical fuel gauge with high pressure fuel line up to the gauge. Never had any issues. It is also inside a pvc sleeve. But for piece of mind, you should use one of these isolators:
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...115+4294845469
They look like they are perfect for our application.
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...115+4294845469
They look like they are perfect for our application.
