Your most accurate tire gauge?

That is a big difference in PSI. Personally I prefer the analog gauges of which I have several, specifically ones that fit fully over the valve as opposed to the push on ones. Problem is there is no way to calibrate them and over time the rubber seals harden inside and they leak allowing poor readings.

Your best bet is to go buy a brand new gauge such as the one that Ken suggested and compare all of them to the new gauge. Anything more than +/-  2PSI difference should go into the bin.

On my race bikes I only ever owned the one pressure gauge and to me the issue was not that it was the worlds most accurate measured against some standard but that yes, it was a very good gauge, but I also always used the same physical gauge every time. That way I had more confidence my pressures were correct to my liking. If the gauge was out a bit, the idea I had was that it was always out the same amount and therefore I could trust it. Different tracks, atmosphere conditions, tire compounds, etc meant i used different pressures. even different suspension settings may need tire pressure changes.

My gauge was a dial gauge, should still have it somewhere, I bought the one I used after I had spent a day with the Yamaha factory team helping with tire testing and the factory race engineers told me what they used. I was only helping with the Tire testing as I was locally available rider who could do sets of laps to heat a tire up. Not because they needed someone good. Lol.

Ive never really worried too much on my cars as Ive never had a performance type car. But I always keep my car tire pressures around the mark as it does impact tire wear and also safety.

Yabby

Thanks guys, tire pressure is a big deal with me, and I'm quite careful of them always following the manufacturers specs. I don't trust the check tire pressure light either. The indicator in my 2015 Honda Accord won't come on even with the pressure as low as 26 psi.

The check pressure light is on in both my 2007 Honda CR-V and my 2007 Nissan 350Z both now 14 years old and right at that age of life expectancy for them. I'm sure there is a slow leak in the Nissan's left rear, it falls to 26 psi from 32 within a couple of weeks but the dealer tells me it's the sensor. $800,00 plus to replace all four sensors is a non-starter for me as I check the old fashioned way every couple of months.

But, I do need an accurate gauge. Looking into your suggestion Ken.

This one has been a favorite of mine forever. The latest
version can be re-calibrated. Still American made.
https://www.amazon.com/Milton-Industries-s-986C-Service-Pressure/dp/B07Q3HMCRG/ref=asc_df_B07Q3HMCRG?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80676757987936&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584276302830100&psc=1
Bob

I've used Joes Racing for at least 20 years, made in USA. At one time I counted like 26 tires I had. Im sure you have that many also.
https://www.joesracing.com/product/joes-tire-pressure-gauge/

I ran a quick number in my head CB and came up with 28, 3 cars, two motorcycles, one tractor, 2 riding lawn mowers, and two ATV's. I may be off a couple. Adding all my tether cars wouldn't be fair or would they qualify.

I like that gauge, easy to read on these old eyes.

rsv1cox wrote:I ran a quick number in my head CB and came up with 28, 3 cars, two motorcycles, one tractor, 2 riding lawn mowers, and two ATV's.  I may be off a couple.  Adding all my tether cars wouldn't be fair or would they qualify.  

I like that gauge, easy to read on these old eyes.

What, no wheel barrow?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3LTmDUAhMM
Bob

I have only one tire gauge and I always use that one, so mine is always accurate.

OVERLORD wrote:I have only one tire gauge and I always use that one, so mine is always accurate.

That’s my method too I have one of those that attach to the end of a compressor hose. Made in Italy... Nowadays the gauges at service stations are often broken or in a difficult-to-reach spot so I always check the pressures at home.

Let’s see, two cars with no spares but two sets of tires for each, 2 motorcycles, hand truck, wheelbarrow... that makes 15 tires. Son takes care of his KTM, and then there’s 3 other motorbikes that are not used. Plus three bicycles and a soccer ball, total of 30

dckrsn wrote:

rsv1cox wrote:I ran a quick number in my head CB and came up with 28, 3 cars, two motorcycles, one tractor, 2 riding lawn mowers, and two ATV's.  I may be off a couple.  Adding all my tether cars wouldn't be fair or would they qualify.  

I like that gauge, easy to read on these old eyes.

What, no wheel barrow?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3LTmDUAhMM
Bob

Forgot about that.

Remember roddies "Jackson" post?  I showed a picture of mine in that.

Found it:

https://www.coxengineforum.com/t14475-the-mighty-jackson?highlight=jackson

Interesting, thought about the cylinders. I have 4 V8's, 1 inline 4 bike, 1 single thumper, 1 V-twin. 39 cylinders plus the lawnmower making it a even 40. The single cylinder bike has been extremely cost effective, the 318 Magnum is closing in on 400K with no work other than timing chains, I'm on my 3rd one. Next high on the clock is the 318 LA engine which is nearing 275k only requiring 1 timing chain. The V-twin needed valve cover gaskets which required entire engine removal which took nearly 4 days to complete. They do indeed consume time.

Sheesh, I forgot about chain saws.  Chalk up two more.  Catching up to you Ken.  

Wait just a darn minute, forgot about four more.



From my current craigslist ad.  Selling all my MG stuff.

Bob, I don't even want to count my hobby engine collection. The number would sound like a sickness.

Ken Cook wrote:     Bob, I don't even want to count my hobby engine collection. The number would sound like a sickness.

I'm with you Ken.  I stopped counting long ago.  I used to keep a list on the computer with date i bought it, price paid, and who I got it from. Ran pages.  No more, to much trouble.  

Quick snaps, got boxes up in the loft, mostly Testors, Wen-Mack, Ok Cub stuff to much of an effort to climb the stairs to take pictures.  Probably posted here some time in the past anyway.






But take heart, we are not nuts or alone.  I have internet friends with numbers in the thousands.

Edit add:

Found an old copy of my Enya Inventory.  Eight pages before i stopped.  Kim's name is in there someplace marking the .35 he sent me.  Started added "other engines" later.





I started selling some of my Enya's.  Six at a time.

 From a recent ebay ad.  Buyer "smallengineman" related the cleanest engines that he has bought on-line.  Ought to be, probably most a mess when I got them.  Crock pot boils.  .09 thru .45

Bob,

It is too late for the MG stuff, but do you still have the S-90?
Please adopt me...I promise the stuff will be appreciated and used by me.

Bob, I have what I believe is a somewhat rare Enya. It's a Enya .45 6001. This is the plain bearing baldie. No head fins on this model. I believe it was introduced in or around 1962. It's a first edition for it's size. I need a venturi and NO venturi from ANY engine I own fits it.

Ken Cook wrote:              Bob, I have what I believe is a somewhat rare Enya. It's a Enya .45 6001. This is the plain bearing baldie. No head fins on this model. I believe it was introduced in or around 1962. It's a first edition for it's size. I need a venturi and NO venturi from ANY engine I own fits it.

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You have something very special Ken, I have only heard of them, never saw one. If you could post a picture or if you rather PM me a picture.

Pages from Bob Allan's Compendium.

I do have a equally rare .29 Racing Special mentioned in the second part that Bob and I have had conversations about. He has forgotten more about Enya engines that I have ever learned. The guy is a walking encylopedia.

944_Jim wrote:Bob,

It is too late for the MG stuff, but do you still have the S-90?
Please adopt me...I promise the stuff will be appreciated and used by me.

My son has first dibs.

I have been selling the chaff hoping to make it easy for him. Won't be easy selling all those engines. Why I am selling them in bunches.

Engine is need of cleaning which I will do when I find out how well it works. Plier marks will be removed, unfortunately, this took a hit on the head and has a bit of a dent . This would make a terrific stunt engine.

Hmm stepped on my own post.

I like your attitude Ken. Use it! I would be tempted to clean it up and put it on a shelf. Thanks for the picture. I archived it. The .45 that I sold (pictured above) was the standard 6001 .45.

I check Enya's on ebay frequently and this one keeps popping up. From France $250 + 60 shipping. It's the engine that gets my attention, but i love the plane too. It's a .19, probably an off the shelf model 4004 but it has a ribbed exhaust which I'm sure is a cut off Enya muffler. I hesitate to buy because from France, what are it's chances of making it here in one piece.










Hmm.........tool marks, probably should replace those.......




Love the description:

Vintage: model circular system
"Le Bisou" plane with its Enya19 heat engine
Year 1965 length 55cm wingspan 71cm
Very good condition and works very well

Vintage: model circular system
"Le Bisou" plane with its Enya19 heat engine
Year 1965 length 55cm wingspan 71cm
Very good condition and works very well

The Le Bisou connection.

Song from the Yalla Yalla album by the Sultans of String.

String - Control line - get it...............



Long way for a connection but it's all I got.