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Jimmy
03-22-2002, 01:09 PM
Wow!

Great board! My boss just turned me on to it (not very smart on his part, 'eh!)

I'm wanting to install a Speedo and a Water Pressure gauge in my rig. I'm looking for any installation tips which will benefit me in the fall when I need to winterize. I think you need to be sure these lines are clear of water, to prevent freezing and cracking of the lines. Getting to the back of the gauges will be a real hassle once installed, and I'm thinking that installing a T, or something else in the lines, could aid in bleeding them. I will be able to get within a foot or so of the gauges to gain access to the tubing. The motor end is not so much of a problem, but past experience is it can be a real job to get the tubing off the fittings once they have been on for a while. If I have to keep cutting them and reinstalling, I could run out of tubing!

Thanks for any thoughts and input on this!

FJH1
03-22-2002, 02:14 PM
I've never had a problem with water in the lines cracking the hoses. I don't blow them out or drain them or anything. My boat sits in the garage in the winter and it's not heated. I know that these gauges are "supposed" to work by air pressure, but fact is water does get into the lines. I've read where some guys pull the gauges in the winter and drain the lines...waaaaay to much work in my book :-).

Best Regards,

FJH