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10-08-2022 | #1 |
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Arcadia,OK
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Re: Finally, a good tire gauge at reasonable cost
I bought 3 of the AutoMeter 2343 gauges when this post came out. Nice looking gauge, fits my hand & seems to be accurate. It wasn't too long before the tip fell out of the first one, then the next & the last one of the three. I could put it back in & it would function. Then one fell out & it was lost. Gauge now toast, so tossed it. I was constantly twisting the tip to get the right angle to seal on the valve stem. I still have two and they work, just not handily. Fix the tip so it stays in and make the tip straight instead of an angle and it would be a better tool.
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Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 ZR-1, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed. |
10-10-2022 | #2 | |
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Japan
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Re: Finally, a good tire gauge at reasonable cost
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That sounds strange Jerry. I have three of the AutoMeter 2343s too and never had a problem with the tip. I also have the AutoMeter 2160 that I keep in the garage. I like it better and easier to use and see the pressure since it has the hose. When I bought it years ago it was $8 less, but it is still a good buy today. Image1665439132.294399.jpg Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry
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10-11-2022 | #3 | |
Join Date: Dec 2003
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Re: Finally, a good tire gauge at reasonable cost
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I think I figured out the problem! I'm left handed and the gauges are right-handed. Does that mean they are not handicap accessible? You "righties" have it made. You should see the contortions I have to do to sign one of those credit card screens, left handed and upside down Obviously it's really not a big deal to me. a drop or 2 of Loctite would take care of the loose tip. I just need to get a round tuit!
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Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 ZR-1, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed. |
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10-11-2022 | #4 | |
Join Date: May 2010
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Re: Finally, a good tire gauge at reasonable cost
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Jerry, ha ha! I?m a leftie too, but I check tire pressure with my right. I?m a weird leftie or maybe not a ?real? leftie? I only eat and write with my left and everything else is right-handed. [emoji12][emoji1360]🤙🏼 Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry
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