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Kidd99 
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 Topic: Equalizer (Ballast) TubePosted: May-16-2013 at 9:55am |
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I am looking for a pair of equalizer tubes for a 1985 Ski Nautique. These are the tubes in the speedometer pick-up lines. 10" x 7/8"
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: May-16-2013 at 8:29pm |
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I've made them and suggest the same since it may be quicker. Sweat reducing couplings on the ends of 3/4" copper pipe. (Common water tubing) Then in the reducer coupling, sweat in barb fittings to match the pitot tubing ID.
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Air206
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Posted: May-16-2013 at 8:37pm |
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I think I have 2 ...I will check.
PM or email me - 78skitique at gmail dot com. Steve |
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cphase
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Posted: May-16-2013 at 8:54pm |
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Thanks Steve.
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Air206
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Posted: May-16-2013 at 9:03pm |
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Jeff:
The above referenced site is not Airguide.com but Airguide.com.au.....the Australian site for (former) NOS Airguide speedos. Airguide has long been out of business. Balance tubes (or equalizer tubes) smooth out Airguide response. They do retard the needle response (as written above) but they also attenuate bouncing and exaggerated needle responses........... |
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Posted: May-17-2013 at 10:28pm |
Pete thats a great idea, I wish I would have seen this earlier before I just bought two off the '89 Zach's stripping. I may just make a set and try them out. |
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