08-26-2021, 05:57 PM | #1 |
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Vaccum Gauge
I've got some time on hand -- vacuum gauge, is it worth/beneficial installing one?
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08-26-2021, 06:05 PM | #2 |
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Re: Vaccum Gauge
I'd be interested in hearing from folks what monitoring vacuum while driving tells the driver.
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08-26-2021, 06:44 PM | #3 |
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Higher the vacuum the better the gas mileage. Work the pedal.
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08-26-2021, 08:45 PM | #4 |
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I had a 1979 Cadillac Seville, that had "fuel economy" lights in the instrument panel. Two little lights, orange and green. They were simply wired to a vacuum switch. High vacuum > green light. Low vacuum > orange light. For a driver that has a heavy foot, they were helpful.
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08-26-2021, 10:25 PM | #5 |
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I have a vacuum gauge built into my tune up station. I hooked it up the car and had trouble reading it and I had a chart to compare it to. But, what I did find out is that the engine is relatively healthy and a solid performer. Nothing to out of the ordinary.
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08-26-2021, 11:31 PM | #6 |
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08-27-2021, 05:52 AM | #7 |
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Is it worth installing one ? No, JMHO.
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I look at it as creating tomorrow’s problem. Why do you want it or better still why do you think you need it?
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08-27-2021, 06:22 AM | #9 |
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Like he said, I've got some time on hand. Do it, gives you something to do.
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08-27-2021, 08:44 AM | #10 |
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I run one in my hot rod A and despite the naysayers, I find it a great tuning tool.
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Probably not. I had a NOS SW Motor Minder and an empty hole. Cost, not much.
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print it off on a full sheet of paper and keep it in your toolbox!
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08-27-2021, 11:21 AM | #14 |
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For in shop testing it can be a good tool if, used with the chart. On the road the vacuum gauge won’t show much. You need to pay attention to the gauge to get good information Kind of tough to do while driving.
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08-27-2021, 01:10 PM | #15 |
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A vacuum gauge can be a good diagnostic tool. But it really really hard to watch if its attached to the dash panel when trying to adjust the carburetor.
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08-27-2021, 02:45 PM | #16 |
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I'm done...
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08-27-2021, 03:12 PM | #17 |
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I'm planning to install a vacuum gauge once I get the car sorted. I think a vacuum gauge is one of those diagnostic tools that you learn to read over time, based on your specific knowledge of your car and what readings you get under different conditions.
It's also true that we have limited space for gauges, both on the console and in your field of view, so you should think about whether it's more important to have this than, say, a temp gauge, a tach, oil pressure, etc. |
08-27-2021, 04:29 PM | #18 |
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I added a Hastings gauge to the dash just because it was too cool a piece to not display, and does work althoughfaded, fit perfectly below the clock that only works some of the time.
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08-27-2021, 07:00 PM | #19 |
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Gee, I hurt someones feelings. Someone I wasn't even responding to.
And I thought post #7 explained my thoughts. Its your car, we still live in a semi-free country, so you can do whatever you want. Last edited by Patrick L.; 08-28-2021 at 05:38 AM. |
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Soon what is the normal vacuum reading for a healthy, stock Model A engine, 16,18,20Hg?
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