Re: Hybrid steam gauge EFIS panel design
Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2013 11:44 pm
Hi Dale,
Thanks for the comments. Did you build your LRI probe? I have tried twice, the first time one of the long 3/16" holes drifted and breached the outer surface of the bar stock. The second one worked much better, but the 1/8" 45deg holes don't line up exactly with the long holes. I think it will be OK so I am going to use it. I can always make another if it doesn't work.
I would like to keep the eyeballs where they are if possible, I don't think I need more room (of course I also said that 2 posts ago before adding the OP gauge) :)
Nice video, I can't wait to be able to make my own.
Mike,
I added a mechanical pressure gauge, but I'm not sure if I picked the right one.
http://www.vdo-gauges.com/instruments/by-series/mini-pressure-gauges/direct-mount-100-psi-mechanical-pressure-gauge-1-1-2-diameter-black-dial.html
This one goes to 100psi which is red line according to the Aerovee manual, is it OK to have the gauge pinned at the red line, or should there be more room? I saw a 150psi gauge, but it was larger, and I like the mini gauge as it only requires 1-1/2" of panel.
I can't think of any reason to not use the bottom oil cooler, unless it gets in the way of carb heat, which is mandatory in Canada.
Thanks again for the input.