Auto Meter 8004 - Manual (Page 2)

ADAPTER
PORT NUT
USE TEFLON
SEALING COMPOUND
ON PIPE THREADS
4" NPT ADAPTER
8" NPT ADAPTER
FOR PRESSURE
GAUGES ONLY
SMALL
GROMMET
NYLON TUBING
1
1
FERRULE
FERRULE
LOCK WASHER
THUMB NUT
OR OR
FERRULE
ADAPTER
T-FITTING
FOR BOOST/
VACUUM GAUGES
ONLY COMPRESSION
NUT
COMPRESSION
NUT
COMPRESSION
NUT
FERRULE
FERRULE OR
FOR VACUUM
GAUGES ONLY
VACUUM HOSE
T-FITTING
NYLON TUBING
8 " CONNECTOR 1
CONNECT TO
12V LIGHTING
CONNECT TO
GOOD GROUND
To Blower
Outlet Port
CHECK VALVE FLOW ARROW
MUST POINT TOWARD GAUGE
AFTER INSTALLATION
CONNECTOR
1 ⁄ 8 ” NPTF (FEMALE)
x SAE 37˚
MALE FLARE
CONNECTOR
1 ⁄ 8 ” NPTF (Male)
x SAE 37˚
Male Flare
FLOW
USE SEALING
COMPOUND ON ALL
PIPE THREAD JOINTS
BLOWER W/MEMORY
PLUMBING MUST
BE LEAK TIGHT TO
INSURE AN ACCURATE
MEMORY READING.
STAINLESS STEEL
BRAIDED TUBING
(TYPICAL)
HARDWARE
INCLUDED IN KIT
CONNECTOR
1 ⁄ 8 ” NPTF (FEMALE)
x SAE 37˚
MALE FLARE
CONNECT TO GROUND
CONNECT TO 12V DASH LIGHTING
TEE
1 ⁄ 8 ”-27
NPTF
THUMB NUT
LOCKWASHER
MOUNTING
BRACKET
BLEED VALVE
NOTE: Keep line clear of moving parts or hot engine components.
5. Secure a 1 ⁄ 8
" -27 NPTF female x SAE male flare connector to the bleed valve.
6. Using the nut and lock washer provided, secure the bleed valve and connector
assembly in-dash or wherever it is convenient for the driver.
7. Connect length of braided stainless steel tubing between the tee on back of
gauge and the bleed valve.
8. Start engine and thoroughly check for any leaks. When engine is shut off, gauge
should not leak down until bleed valve is pushed. If gauge leaks, check and
tighten all connections.
9. Connect the WHITE light wire to dash lighting circuit or other 12V source.
Connect the BLACK light wire to a good engine ground. (which applicable)
1. Secure two 1 ⁄ 8
" -27 NPTF x #4 SAE 37˚ flare connectors to the 1 ⁄ 8
" -27 NPTF
tee as shown in the installation above.
NOTE: The connector flare (37˚) must be compatible with the ends on the
stainless steel braided tubing. Auto Meter braided stainless steel
tubing no. 3227 and 3228 include #4 SAE 37˚ flare female swivel
ends.
2. Drill 3 ⁄ 8
" dia. hole and install rubber grommet where pressure line passes
through firewall into engine compartment.
3. Secure two 1 ⁄ 8
" -27 NPT female x SAE 37˚ male flare connectors to the check
valve as shown above. Secure the check valve and connector assembly to
one end of a length of braided stainless steel tubing.
NOTE: The arrow on the check valve must be pointing toward the gauge
as shown in the diagram above.
4. Secure the opposite end of the tubing and check valve assembly to the tee
on the back of the gauge. Route the pressure line through the firewall into
the engine compartment. Connect another length of braided stainless steel
tubing between the check valve and the blower outlet port.
Blower with Memory
NOTE: To insure accurate memory readings
DO NOT mount check valve directly to
gauge or blower. Excessive vibration
may cause leakage.
NOTE: Some late model vehicles use electronic sensors in their pressure and
temperature senders for engine control functions. Before removing the original
sender, we recommend that you contact your automotive dealer to be sure no
critical functions will be disrupted. With pressure gauges, it is beneficial to add
a T-fitting to install your new gauge and to keep the warning light operational.
This allows you to monitor the pressure and still have a warning light to indicate
emergency conditions.
1. Gauges may be mounted in In-dash holes, or in Auto Meter custom mounting
Solutions. Secure gauge with mounting clamps supplied. 2- 1 ⁄ 16
”gauges mount
in 2- 1 ⁄ 16 ” diameter hole, 2- 5 ⁄ 8 ” gauges mount in 2- 5 ⁄ 8 ” diameter hole.
2. Drill 3 ⁄ 8 ” dia. holes and install rubber grommet where pressure or vacuum line
passes through sheet metal, such as firewall.
3. Attach nylon pressure line to fitting on back of gauge using adapter, ferrule,
and compression nut as shown in diagram above. Route line through grommet
to engine compartment. Connect line to pressure port on engine by using 1 ⁄ 8
”
adapter ( 1 ⁄ 4 ” if needed), ferrule and compression nut for pressure gauges or 1 ⁄ 8 ”
connector and T-fitting for vacuum gauges.
4. Make sure line is free from hazard of moving parts or hot engine components.
It is recommended that Auto Meter 3224 copper tubing kit be used where a
potential hazard exits.
5. Start engine and thoroughly check installation for leaks.
6. Twist in light socket assembly and connect one wire to dash lighting circuit or
other 12V power source and the other wire to a good ground.
Pressure, Vacuum & Boost Gauges
GROUND
INTERNAL LED
LIGHTED MODELS
+12 VOLT
LIGHTING
NOTE: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN
ADAPTER FITTING OR
GAUGE MAY BE DAMAGED.
NOTE: DO NOT LOOSEN
PORT NUT OR GAUGE
MAY BE DAMAGED.
PORT NUT
NOTE: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN
FITTING OR GAUGE
MAY BE DAMAGED.
NOTE: DO NOT
LOOSEN PORT NUT
OR GAUGE MAY
BE DAMAGED.
MOUNTING
BRACKET