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Old 06-15-2003, 10:22 AM   #1
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Default My boost gage problem

I just got my boost gage from Summit, It doesn't read at zero. Is this going to be problem, like I think its going to be? I emailed Summit, but I have not received a reply. That was about 2 weeks ago. What should I do?
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Old 06-15-2003, 07:28 PM   #2
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no sure but on mine there is an index screw in the back .to set it to 0.

also call the tech line or autometer directly i had a problem with my fuel gauge and autometer sent the proper adjusting screw out for me.
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Old 06-15-2003, 07:53 PM   #3
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I didn't count on it being adjustable. As you can see in the pic, I never opened it, I guess its time!
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93LXcopcarSOLD14.3@96 @ 4500ft 2.02 60ft on street tires.
my 67 ranchero NOT A 390 ANY MORE! 460! 3.70's cast manifolds, comp cams 262H, performer, 750DP 100K out of 79 F250
NEW(oct20/02)14.58@95mph 2.3 60 ft
corrects to:13.86@100
66 merc comet351w, isky roller 600 lift 268/260@.050, vic jr. 700DP, 5000stall, 4.56's c-4, 3400lbs with driver
12.3@110 @ 4000ft 1.69 60 ft
corrects to:11.69@115
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Old 06-16-2003, 12:12 AM   #4
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I have had bad luck with Autometer Boost gauges myself. The one I have now after 4 replacements still reads 2 psi off. When it shows 6 psi I am at 8 psi. When I am at 10 psi it shows backwards it shows 8 psi. I give up with the silly thing. I keep it to show the vacuum because it seems to be always correct. I run a PMS unit and I have a remote mechanics 5" pressure gauge and they show the same psi but the Autometer is always off.
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Old 06-16-2003, 03:41 PM   #5
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yeah i think i had to turn the housing to zero it if i remember right it was a long time ago it was the fuel pressyre gauge that had a zeroing screw
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Old 06-29-2003, 12:31 AM   #6
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Well I finally opened it. It is not adjustable in any way that I can tell. I never did hear back from Sumit. I guess I will pay the shipping and sent it to Autometer for warrenty.
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my 67 ranchero NOT A 390 ANY MORE! 460! 3.70's cast manifolds, comp cams 262H, performer, 750DP 100K out of 79 F250
NEW(oct20/02)14.58@95mph 2.3 60 ft
corrects to:13.86@100
66 merc comet351w, isky roller 600 lift 268/260@.050, vic jr. 700DP, 5000stall, 4.56's c-4, 3400lbs with driver
12.3@110 @ 4000ft 1.69 60 ft
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Old 07-25-2003, 07:04 PM   #7
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You might try hooking up some pressure to it or a vacuum pump. It might actually read right, but the zero might be off. Before I would send it off, make sure that it truly is off.
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Default is there a light bulb plug in the back?

i had the same gauge and i put my finger in the back and pushed on the spring inside. it moves the needles rest point......

Just an idea before it goes back!
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Old 08-14-2004, 09:39 AM   #9
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Wow someone had some time on there hands to look through the arcives!

Thanks I will try it.
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my 67 ranchero NOT A 390 ANY MORE! 460! 3.70's cast manifolds, comp cams 262H, performer, 750DP 100K out of 79 F250
NEW(oct20/02)14.58@95mph 2.3 60 ft
corrects to:13.86@100
66 merc comet351w, isky roller 600 lift 268/260@.050, vic jr. 700DP, 5000stall, 4.56's c-4, 3400lbs with driver
12.3@110 @ 4000ft 1.69 60 ft
corrects to:11.69@115
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Old 08-18-2004, 07:10 AM   #10
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There is a big cap screw on top you loosen to zero it. I had to do it on mine. It was obviously sealed up on a day with lower air pressure than the day you took that picture Check your weatherstation and try to zero it on a day with "average" barometric pressure in your area.
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