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Old 11-23-2023, 11:23 AM   #1
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I think it pretty rare here in the USA. Its the only one I have ever seen. I will try to post a picture of it.
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Old 11-23-2023, 11:59 AM   #2
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What is the application?
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I think it pretty rare here in the USA. Its the only one I have ever seen. I will try to post a picture of it.
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I use the SMITHS Dual Gauge (from England) in my '34 - Very accurate...
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If my math is right, 3 kg/cm2 equals approximately 42 psi
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Whenever I see the twin Smiths unit I wonder why no one made a twin water heat unit for flatheads.
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Whenever I see the twin Smiths unit I wonder why no one made a twin water heat unit for flatheads.
You could always use one of these originally made for two-cylinder snowmobiles :
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^^^^^Interesting. Not the look I'm after, but this has potential. Thermocouple probes as well.....
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