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What size vacum gauge? #159418 05/11/2007 3:03 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 404 New Zealand SpeedyKiwi OP Adjunct
OP SpeedyKiwi Adjunct Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 404 New Zealand	If I was to build my own set of vacuum tuners to balance my carbs. What range of vacuum would I be looking for? Eg how many Lbs minimum and maximum should the gauges be operating at. And do I need 4 - that is one for each rubber bung

Re: What size vacum gauge? SpeedyKiwi #159419 05/11/2007 3:52 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 348 Geoff Adjunct
Geoff Adjunct Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 348	you only need 2- but I would get the mercury stix. The guages fluctuate like crazy, and its difficult to dial them in. much easier with the mercury damping, and easier to read G I never wanted to lead, and I never wanted to follow. I just wanted to ride.

Re: What size vacum gauge? Geoff #159420 05/11/2007 3:56 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 23,243 Likes: 64 NE PA USA The_Dog33 Fe Butt
The_Dog33 Fe Butt Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 23,243 Likes: 64 NE PA USA	or I posted a cheaply made set up using a yard stick , clear tubing and 2 stroke oil. Costs about $8 to make and is very sensative to dial them in perfect. I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains. Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!

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