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My Homemade Manometer (pics!)

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Steve said:
Nice job. :clap:

Depending on the amount of fluid in your reservoir, you could probably lower the level to the bottom of the tubes, as long as the tubes are still immersed in fluid.
That would reduce your overall height of the manometer that much more.

Now, after it's all done (and, you say, worth it), just how much time to you figure you have invested in this project, including all the research, material acquisition and assembly?

How much do you value your time?

How do you plan to store your gauge until the next time you use it?

Do you think that overall, it was worth all the time (and its value) rather than $90 for a ready-made item (that is only about 18" long and won't leak)?

Please, expiring minds want to know. :D

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Overall was it worth it? ABSOLUTELY! I did this mainly for the preoccupation, both mental and physical. The fact that it helps my bike is a fringe benefit. I literally have about 17 dollars into it, including the ATF, so moneywise it was worth it for sure. Time wise, all told, it was no more than a few hours, mostly researching the theory, and maybe an hour and a half to build it total. Given the free time i have at the moment, not to mention most of the research was done while I was still working..., yeah it was worth the time too. Where will I store it? In my garage I suspect...


From personal experience, I know that when you're between jobs, your time can be worth a lot less than than at other times, particularly when something costs the same as a week's worth of groceries.

Speaking of which, hey Victor, how's the job hunt going? Any more leads?
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No new leads yet, but i have some side work doing a little painting, and the UI checks have started rolling in, so we're floating OK.
 
C.V. said:
Overall was it worth it? ABSOLUTELY! I did this mainly for the preoccupation, both mental and physical. The fact that it helps my bike is a fringe benefit. I literally have about 17 dollars into it, including the ATF, so moneywise it was worth it for sure. Time wise, all told, it was no more than a few hours, mostly researching the theory, and maybe an hour and a half to build it total. Given the free time i have at the moment, not to mention most of the research was done while I was still working..., yeah it was worth the time too. Where will I store it? In my garage I suspect...


No new leads yet, but i have some side work doing a little painting, and the UI checks have started rolling in, so we're floating OK.
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Keep looking. When I was unemployed for a few months last year, I started mowing lawns (my neighbor has a groundskeeping business) and made several hundred $$ on some weeks.

Keep doing whatever it takes, and you'll make your own luck.
 
Nessism said:
You talking about on the carb linkage to sync them? If so, I bought one. Could have made one but was going though a weak moment...:o
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Unfortunately not available here and I will have to make one. I have just found a bit of tube and a 300mm screwdriver, so just have to get to my friend who has a better welder.:)
 
Found a piece of copper tubing at the hardware store that was a perfect fit. Just need to pick up some O-rings and they are done.:)

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Nessism said:
Found a piece of copper tubing at the hardware store that was a perfect fit. Just need to pick up some O-rings and they are done.:)

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OK...looks good...but why not just thread the copper tubing? Or brass tubing??
 
Baatfam said:
OK...looks good...but why not just thread the copper tubing? Or brass tubing??
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Thread the tubing? Obvious solution.:-k Didn't think of it.:p Need to see if there is a die in the garage.
 
I threaded my tubing, it is too weak. A little accidental tug on the hose and it bends.
It works, but it's not very good.
Nessism's screw and pipe idea is a lot better.

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That looks pretty good, C.V.! I'm wondering if that home made tool wouldn't in fact be more accurate than the available sync tools, due to the sensitivity from the difference in scale...... differences within two lines (close enough, according to the Carbtune manual) might show up on your device as several inches, making it easier to fine tune. It would be interesting to use both tools back to back, to check it out.

Tony.
 
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