It's not the gauges, it's the fuel distribution. In order to run LOP effectively each cylinder must peak at the same, or damned close, fuel flow and therefore at the same time.

Yep, you're right. And this usually requires an engine mod, since stock
airplane engines are not very uniform. In any case, don't these mods
also come with a gauge for each cylender?

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