Tire Pressure Gauge -- how??

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Dan1940Chief
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Tire Pressure Gauge -- how??

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I tried to get the tire pressure gauge on the tire today -- whew! Tight fit! (Actually, no fit).

What's the secret?
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Install a valve stem extension---get them at any auto parts house.

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I use a gage with a short hose seems to work better.

It doesn't hurt to move the valve stem since it is attached to a tube and is flexible.
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Jerry Jackson wrote:Install a valve stem extension---get them at any auto parts house.

Jerry Jackson
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I'll try that...
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1940 Aeronca Chief LA-65
NEW Home Airport: S37 (Smoketown, PA)
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