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M2MC@aol.com

Tue, Dec 28, 2004 2:35 PM

Is it possible to mount some sort of vacuum sending unit on the Racors with
a remote gauge that would permit monitoring outside of the engine room? Has
anyone done this? If so could you tell me the parts you used.
Mike Coble
"Twocan"

Is it possible to mount some sort of vacuum sending unit on the Racors with a remote gauge that would permit monitoring outside of the engine room? Has anyone done this? If so could you tell me the parts you used. Mike Coble "Twocan"

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Bob Lowe

Tue, Dec 28, 2004 3:09 PM

I have always recommended installing the vacuum gauges at the helm station
and have them there on Dreamer, none in the engine room. Just run copper
tubing (I use 1/4") from the fuel line where you would normally install the
vacuum gauge, up to the helm station to the gauge area and add a short
section of fuel hose if needed for access, such as a gauge panel swinging
out of lifting out for maintenance or such.

Good luck,

Bob Lowe
www.MV-Dreamer.com

Is it possible to mount some sort of vacuum sending unit on the Racors with

a remote gauge that would permit monitoring outside of the engine room?
Has
anyone done this? If so could you tell me the parts you used.
Mike Coble
"Twocan"

I have always recommended installing the vacuum gauges at the helm station and have them there on Dreamer, none in the engine room. Just run copper tubing (I use 1/4") from the fuel line where you would normally install the vacuum gauge, up to the helm station to the gauge area and add a short section of fuel hose if needed for access, such as a gauge panel swinging out of lifting out for maintenance or such. Good luck, Bob Lowe www.MV-Dreamer.com *********************** Is it possible to mount some sort of vacuum sending unit on the Racors with a remote gauge that would permit monitoring outside of the engine room? Has anyone done this? If so could you tell me the parts you used. Mike Coble "Twocan"

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Steven Dubnoff

Tue, Dec 28, 2004 6:07 PM

At 06:35 AM 12/28/2004, you wrote:

Is it possible to mount some sort of vacuum sending unit on the Racors with
a remote gauge that would permit monitoring outside of the engine room? Has
anyone done this? If so could you tell me the parts you used.

Simpler and much less prone to failure would be to mount a Murphy vacuum
switchgage in the engine room. It can then be wired to a remote alarm.

http://www.fwmurphy.com/products/pressure_vacuum/pres_20v_25v_a20v_a25v.htm

Best,

Steve

Steve Dubnoff
1966 Willard 47' Dover Pilothouse
sdubnoff@circlesys.com

At 06:35 AM 12/28/2004, you wrote: >Is it possible to mount some sort of vacuum sending unit on the Racors with >a remote gauge that would permit monitoring outside of the engine room? Has >anyone done this? If so could you tell me the parts you used. Simpler and much less prone to failure would be to mount a Murphy vacuum switchgage in the engine room. It can then be wired to a remote alarm. http://www.fwmurphy.com/products/pressure_vacuum/pres_20v_25v_a20v_a25v.htm Best, Steve Steve Dubnoff 1966 Willard 47' Dover Pilothouse sdubnoff@circlesys.com

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Keith

Wed, Dec 29, 2004 12:52 AM

I just mounted a vacuum gage in my galley (straight up over the Racors) and
ran a copper tube down to the fitting. The run is only a couple of feet, but
I suppose you could make longer runs. You can also check at:
http://www.measureanything.com

Keith
__
Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comforting to cry in a
Porsche than in a Hyundai.
----- Original Message -----
From: M2MC@aol.com

Is it possible to mount some sort of vacuum sending unit on the Racors
with
a remote gauge that would permit monitoring outside of the engine room?

I just mounted a vacuum gage in my galley (straight up over the Racors) and ran a copper tube down to the fitting. The run is only a couple of feet, but I suppose you could make longer runs. You can also check at: http://www.measureanything.com Keith __ Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comforting to cry in a Porsche than in a Hyundai. ----- Original Message ----- From: <M2MC@aol.com> > Is it possible to mount some sort of vacuum sending unit on the Racors > with > a remote gauge that would permit monitoring outside of the engine room?

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Al Thomason

Wed, Dec 29, 2004 4:55 AM

Racor makes two gauges, one for T mount on top of the filter, the other for
remote mount. Basic difference is locating the fitting on the back as well
as panel mounting bracket.

Easy to run tube from a T in the fuel line up to a gauge. I suppose copper
as well as 'rubber' would work fine (FWIW I used copper).

-al-

----- Original Message -----
From: M2MC@aol.com

Is it possible to mount some sort of vacuum sending unit on the Racors
with
a remote gauge that would permit monitoring outside of the engine room?

Racor makes two gauges, one for T mount on top of the filter, the other for remote mount. Basic difference is locating the fitting on the back as well as panel mounting bracket. Easy to run tube from a T in the fuel line up to a gauge. I suppose copper as well as 'rubber' would work fine (FWIW I used copper). -al- ----- Original Message ----- From: <M2MC@aol.com> > Is it possible to mount some sort of vacuum sending unit on the Racors > with > a remote gauge that would permit monitoring outside of the engine room?

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