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Trying to install a mechanical boost gauge inside a SOS pillar. The boost/vac tube is crimping at the compression fitting on the back of the gauge.
I think this is happening because of where the passthrough hole is in the SOS pillar relative to where the back of the gauge is in the pod. Is a fairly deep gauge, especially with the compression fitting tacked on the back.
So the tube comes out of that gauge and has to make a hard left turn (maybe even a u-turn?) to get through the hole in the pod and down the pillar.
Anybody run into this?
Can't confirm or deny that the gauge works because thanks to Edelbrock I still can't attempt to crank my car after a supercharger install (bad parts, slow response & shipping to deal with it).
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no, I ran mine from the vacuum connection into the car, then to the gauge pod and rolled the slack behind the gauge.. there is about 2 feet back there coiled up and no problems.. Allows me to pull the gauge if need be to service it without pulling the whole pod.
The only problem I have had with the SOS pillar is the rattling.. I think I will pull it and put some dynamat in there.. I have the triple though, and I think the added weight does it.. when I had 2 gauges in it only rattled on really bad bumps..
The SOS pillar pod is a Ford OEM pillar with 2 pods riveted to it. Is it missing a push-clip inside? Or maybe missing that block of whatever that is space filler above and behind the driver's head?
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The SOS pillar pod is a Ford OEM pillar with 2 pods riveted to it. Is it missing a push-clip inside? Or maybe missing that block of whatever that is space filler above and behind the driver's head?
nope, it installs securely, but with 3 pods full it vibrates against the pillar a few inches above the velcro-like clip in the middle.. I think if I fill that spot with some carpet or dynamat it will not vibrate any more..
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mechanical boost gauge w/ SOS pillar
