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Subject:Re: Wondering about coolant physics
From:OlRivrRat
Date:Fri, 1 Jan 2016 13:56:58 -0700

Frank

        Can you give a More Detailed Explain' of How/Where you did this install ~ 

&Or ~ Post a Link to some Pic's ~

                                                ORR ~ DeanB

On 1 Jan , 2016, at 12:51 PM, Frank Grunthaner wrote:

> Is use a mechanical boost gauge mounted into the heater cover. Works like a charm, showing vacuum overnight and system pressure when underway! Good for low coolant diagnosis and cap seal issues.
> 
> Frank Grunthaner
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 1, 2016, at 10:46 AM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>> 
>>               Larry
>> 
>>       A Boost Gauge might work ~
>> 
>> 
>>> On 1 Jan , 2016, at 11:17 AM, Larry Alofs wrote:
>>> 
>>> Once, a few years ago, someone on this list said that he had a coolant
>>> pressure gauge on his dash.. I have wanted one ever since, but have not run
>>> across a suitable gauge that would read a reasonable amount of both
>>> pressure and vacuum.  I would also need to find or make a suitable fitting
>>> to attach to the top of the radiator (banjo bolt?).  Maybe some day...
>>> 
>>> Larry A.