OT Monkey Grip tire pressure guage problem

KenK

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Sep 14, 2015, 1:43:31 PM9/14/15

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I'm pretty sure this is hopeless but thought it couldn't hurt to ask.
Otherwise seems like a nice gauge.

I have an almost new Monkey Grip tire pressure gauge. Circular gauge with a
needle indicator. Problem is needle points to center readings of gauge
instead of the 0 point. I tried the two screws in back, no help. I tried
unscrewing tire connection. No help. I'd like to fix this - hate to throw
away an almost new gauge. Can't seem to get glass face off to get at
needle.

Anyone have any ideas? I tried Google - no help.

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dpb

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Sep 14, 2015, 2:07:21 PM9/14/15

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On 09/14/2015 12:43 PM, KenK wrote:
> I'm pretty sure this is hopeless but thought it couldn't hurt to ask.
> Otherwise seems like a nice gauge.
>
> I have an almost new Monkey Grip tire pressure gauge. Circular gauge with a
> needle indicator. Problem is needle points to center readings of gauge
> instead of the 0 point. I tried the two screws in back, no help. I tried
> unscrewing tire connection. No help. I'd like to fix this - hate to throw
> away an almost new gauge. Can't seem to get glass face off to get at
> needle.
>
> Anyone have any ideas? I tried Google - no help.

Just subtract the tare weight from the reading...I've an old one that
also is off now but it does seem from checking to be pretty accurate.

Or, if it's new, take it back and see if can get a replacement...

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Oren

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Sep 14, 2015, 2:17:18 PM9/14/15

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On 14 Sep 2015 17:43:26 GMT, KenK <inv...@invalid.com> wrote:

>I'm pretty sure this is hopeless but thought it couldn't hurt to ask.
>Otherwise seems like a nice gauge.
>
>I have an almost new Monkey Grip tire pressure gauge. Circular gauge with a
>needle indicator. Problem is needle points to center readings of gauge
>instead of the 0 point. I tried the two screws in back, no help. I tried
>unscrewing tire connection. No help. I'd like to fix this - hate to throw
>away an almost new gauge. Can't seem to get glass face off to get at
>needle.
>
>Anyone have any ideas? I tried Google - no help.

I'd say use one gauge. Follow the readings, generally.

Use 10 gauges and you likely will have different readings or
accuracies.

Uncle Monster

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Sep 14, 2015, 2:23:40 PM9/14/15

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On Monday, September 14, 2015 at 12:43:31 PM UTC-5, KenK wrote:
> I'm pretty sure this is hopeless but thought it couldn't hurt to ask.
> Otherwise seems like a nice gauge.
>
> I have an almost new Monkey Grip tire pressure gauge. Circular gauge with a
> needle indicator. Problem is needle points to center readings of gauge
> instead of the 0 point. I tried the two screws in back, no help. I tried
> unscrewing tire connection. No help. I'd like to fix this - hate to throw
> away an almost new gauge. Can't seem to get glass face off to get at
> needle.
>
> Anyone have any ideas? I tried Google - no help.
> --
>

Many dial type tire gauges have a check valve so the reading is displayed until you press the pressure release valve button which will reset the gauge. ^_^

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Uncle Monster

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Sep 14, 2015, 2:29:51 PM9/14/15

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On Monday, September 14, 2015 at 12:43:31 PM UTC-5, KenK wrote:

> I'm pretty sure this is hopeless but thought it couldn't hurt to ask.
> Otherwise seems like a nice gauge.
>
> I have an almost new Monkey Grip tire pressure gauge. Circular gauge with a
> needle indicator. Problem is needle points to center readings of gauge
> instead of the 0 point. I tried the two screws in back, no help. I tried
> unscrewing tire connection. No help. I'd like to fix this - hate to throw
> away an almost new gauge. Can't seem to get glass face off to get at
> needle.
>
> Anyone have any ideas? I tried Google - no help.
> --
>

If this is the gauge you have, press the button on the stem to reset it. ^_^

http://www.bellautomotive.com/Pro-Dial-Tire-Gauge-with-Bleeder-p/22-5-08866-m.htm

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DerbyDad03

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Sep 14, 2015, 2:48:37 PM9/14/15

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It could be this mode;...no valve.

http://www.bellautomotive.com/Mini-Dial-Tire-Gauge-p/22-5-08770-m.htm

In any case, I hope you are right and it's just user error.

Uncle Monster

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Sep 14, 2015, 3:48:21 PM9/14/15

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I have both digital and dial types. I even have the old sliding stem types in a toolbox somewhere. I like the digital gauge because it lights up and has built-in flashlight so I can see the valve stem in the dark but the batteries could run down just about the time it's really needed. I can leave the manual types in the glove box and as long as I don't drop one of them I can count on them to always work. If you drop a dial type, the pointer can spin on the shaft and come off zero. The only way to get it back to zero is to disassemble the gauge, immobilize the movement and twist the pointer so it slips around on the shaft back into position. A new gauge is $6 which is cheaper than my time to frak with a damaged one. Use the old gauge to make a display item for your desk. ^_^

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micky

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Sep 14, 2015, 8:10:05 PM9/14/15

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In alt.home.repair, on Mon, 14 Sep 2015 13:07:16 -0500, dpb

Yup.

KenK

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Sep 18, 2015, 1:42:34 PM9/18/15

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Uncle Monster <uncl...@gmail.com> wrote in
news:f07779c9-1a36-404a...@googlegroups.com:

On mine it didn't help. Too bad, an easy solution.

I ended up buying a $3.50 protruding-stick-type gauge. I always wonder
how accurate those are. +- 3 PSI?