Calibration of Autometer Boost Gauge
10-16-2002, 06:26 AM
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Calibration of Autometer Boost Gauge
Hey guys, I wondering if there a way to Calibrate my autometer (be gentle) boost gauge. When the car is off, the needle does not read "0" its a tad in Vac, not much to really notice unless you look at it. I was just wondering if the is possible and if so how. Thanks
10-16-2002, 07:31 AM
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Re: Calibration of Autometer Boost Gauge (FredoSP)
AM, and every other gauge i've noticed have no means of user calibration. They should be calibrated upon leaving the factory, if it's not reading '0' when off, then you've just got a slightly miscalibrated unit and you'll have to send it back for work or learn to live w/ it if it's not off by alot..
10-16-2002, 08:48 AM
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Re: Calibration of Autometer Boost Gauge (VTC_boost-less_CiViC)
yeah true, I didnt think so, Ill see if I can get a picture. When its at Zero (on the Autometer) its a [] square, my needle is a drop off the left of the square, ever so slightly in VAC. I guess I'll add a .25 correct when Im boosting or something.
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Re: Calibration of Autometer Boost Gauge (FredoSP)
Mine is the same way.
Been thinking about bustin open the gauge and turnin the the piece that has the markings on it, but then i relized i really didnt care
Been thinking about bustin open the gauge and turnin the the piece that has the markings on it, but then i relized i really didnt care
10-16-2002, 05:13 PM
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Re: Calibration of Autometer Boost Gauge (spoon2)
Mine used to sit near the boost side of the box when off:
Now(like 2+ yrs later) it sits closer to the vac side, but it's still in the box.
Now(like 2+ yrs later) it sits closer to the vac side, but it's still in the box.
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10-16-2002, 05:32 PM
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Re: Calibration of Autometer Boost Gauge (inspyral)
mine pointed to the left edge of the box since the day i got it...until it was heartlessly ripped from my vehicle by some assclowns.
yes, i am still bitter.
mechanical gauges
sell that gauge and order another. they're cheap.
yes, i am still bitter.
mechanical gauges
sell that gauge and order another. they're cheap.
10-16-2002, 06:12 PM
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Re: Calibration of Autometer Boost Gauge (FredoSP)
Yeah it's possible to check the calibration. All you need is a vacuum source (aspirator or vacuum cleaner?), pressure source (compressor) , gauge and needle valve.
10-16-2002, 09:27 PM
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Re: Calibration of Autometer Boost Gauge (inspyral)
Mine used to sit near the boost side of the box when off:
Now(like 2+ yrs later) it sits closer to the vac side, but it's still in the box.
Now(like 2+ yrs later) it sits closer to the vac side, but it's still in the box.
10-16-2002, 10:35 PM
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Re: Calibration of Autometer Boost Gauge (FredoSP)
I think that this is one of the reason so many people talk bad about the Autometer line. Personally i ran all autometer stuff in my 66 mustang (351 
) and didnt have any problems. Oh well, i run all greddy gauges and components now.
rob
) and didnt have any problems. Oh well, i run all greddy gauges and components now.rob
10-16-2002, 10:48 PM
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Re: Calibration of Autometer Boost Gauge (rjardy)
send it back to autometer, they have lifetime on them. They were gonna calibrate mine even though I didnt have a receipt.
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Re: Calibration of Autometer Boost Gauge (inspyral)
Mine used to sit near the boost side of the box when off:
Now(like 2+ yrs later) it sits closer to the vac side, but it's still in the box.
Now(like 2+ yrs later) it sits closer to the vac side, but it's still in the box.
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Re: Calibration of Autometer Boost Gauge (xbird)
Mine used to sit near the boost side of the box when off:
Now(like 2+ yrs later) it sits closer to the vac side, but it's still in the box.
mine is exactly the same as urs... lol
Now(like 2+ yrs later) it sits closer to the vac side, but it's still in the box.
mine is exactly the same as urs... lol
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