Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
It's always fun to be a MacGyver, so I thought I would share pics of my latest project: a home-made manometer for DIY balancing of throttle bodies.
Baby's running MUCH smoother now, especially in the 3-4,000 rpm range!
Be carful if you use mineral oil in that they may think it's a medical device and hit you with the medical device tax!
It's always fun to be a MacGyver, so I thought I would share pics of my latest project: a home-made manometer for DIY balancing of throttle bodies.
It's always fun to be a MacGyver, so I thought I would share pics of my latest project: a home-made manometer for DIY balancing of throttle bodies.
I used one of these for years on my airhead but it way too sensitive/jumpy for the oilhead so had to buy a real one one.
I don't recall the diameter of the tubing, but I bought 15 feet of it at the local DIY Center (used to be "Do-It Center"). I looked at a few YouTube videos for inspiration, they said to make sure the length of the tubing is equal on both sides from the radius out.Okay bullfighter, how about a materials list?
Cannot make out what the clips holding the tube next to the yard stick are in the picture or what the anti-kink radius piece is at the bottom.
And what was the liquid? ATF?
Need to run down to the hardware store now it looks like.
Many Thanks
GD
I don't recall the diameter of the tubing, but I bought 15 feet of it at the local DIY Center (used to be "Do-It Center"). I looked at a few YouTube videos for inspiration, they said to make sure the length of the tubing is equal on both sides from the radius out.
The clips are leftover cable clips I had for running cable up a wall.
For the anti-kink at the bottom, I used a plastic cap from a jar of vitamins (super high-tech, I know!)
And yes, the liquid is ATF (which is vegetable-based oil, so not subject to medical equipment tax, LOL!)
And to top it off, I screwed a couple of eyelets into the top of the 2x4 to hold the tubes when not in use.
This is off topic but nice R. I have an 04 just like it. Not many out there with that color combination.
I thought I'd post my version of this instrument.
Can easily checked to see if the gauges 'match' ( accuracy not important if they concur with each other. ), doesn't use any liquid, can be damped easily enough and is robust, although its a bit more work to build.
Also one has to source econo gauges out of 80's Ford Falcons..... Not too much of an ask in Australia( see them on Ebay a bit ), but maybe harder in other parts.
I think VB/ VC Commodores use something similar.
The valves are the 'needle' type so they can be throttled.
Steve
View attachment 65128
I thought I'd post my version of this instrument.
Can easily checked to see if the gauges 'match' ( accuracy not important if they concur with each other. ), doesn't use any liquid, can be damped easily enough and is robust, although its a bit more work to build.
Also one has to source econo gauges out of 80's Ford Falcons..... Not too much of an ask in Australia( see them on Ebay a bit ), but maybe harder in other parts.
I think VB/ VC Commodores use something similar.
The valves are the 'needle' type so they can be throttled.
Steve
View attachment 65129
View attachment 65128
Also one has to source econo gauges out of 80's Ford Falcons..... Not too much of an ask in Australia( see them on Ebay a bit ), but maybe harder in other parts.
I think VB/ VC Commodores use something similar.
Late '60s Plymouth Barracudas had something similar.
...you could also add "takes up a LOT less space in the garage" .
VERY nicely done!