So I'm reviving my collection and had an unfinished project. I'm drilling out the inside of the VA and want to drill and tap for a gauge. Is there anything I need to know/any surprises or is it as straightforward as it appears?
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I’d make tiny hole to reach the air first, then drill and tap for gauge rather than trying to do it with one size hole.
But one size hole could work too -
Some of the va's have air passages in different locations. Make sure to favor your hole to that passage, it won't always be square to the part.
Honestly I would just say buy one that's ready to go.Comment
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I'm pretty committed to using this particular VA for the color scheme but I'm considering forgoing the gauge if it's a difficult process. I am more thinking it should be no big deal to drill and tap. If I mess it up then I'll just have to deal with finding a new VA...Comment
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It's not a hard process, just make sure you hit that air passage. You can also add more if you are so inclined. Later models had at least 2 air passages through the va. Earlier ones and cheaper ones generally had one.Comment
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All good responses! Thanks!Comment
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My question is why? Any gauge you put on a spyder is just going to show you tank output pressure.
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This is a low-pressure build. The VA will be after the regulator and hopefully be somewhere around 250 psi.Comment
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Ok that makes more senseOriginally posted by Essdee View Post
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