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ChrisReale
post May 8 2003, 06:05 PM
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If I were to mount a fuel pressure gauge in the engine compartment, what size fittings do I need to hook it up to the middle fuel rail spot on the drivers side? Anyone have a gauge recommendation? I know Dave Darling has done this....
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post May 8 2003, 06:13 PM
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I just did this a couple months back. I blocked off the cold start valve and used that fuel line - got a VDO guage 0-60 psi, and some fittings from the Home Cheapo. I believe it was a 3/16" barbed hose nipple that threaded into a block that had 1/8"NPT threads cut into it for the guage. Zip tied it to the hood release cable and all is good!!!!! I will try to post a pic, this will be a learning experience!!

Man that feels good, first time I have been able to offer advice vs. seek advice!!!!!
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post May 8 2003, 06:25 PM
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Let's see if this works......................


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post May 8 2003, 06:25 PM
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Holy shit!!!!!!! It worked.

Cheesy installation, I know, but it works with no leaks!!!!!!!!
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Bruce Allert
post May 8 2003, 06:58 PM
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JDogg, looks like the same guage I used.
You're probaly gonna catch some shit for those hose clamps... I used the same clamps (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) that's why I didn't rush out and post picks of mine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I've heard the local FLAPS has FI clamps. I need to get some and replace all mine so I don't get flamed in the engine compartment. (would rather be flamed here than there!!!) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)
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post May 8 2003, 07:08 PM
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Clue me in Bruce, what the hell is a FI clamp? Obviously, I used these because the fit to the nipple wasn't as tight as I would have liked it (never is...haha). Are these clamps plastic, softer edges so's not to cut that hose? :gilloutine:
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post May 8 2003, 07:18 PM
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This is how mine is setup


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Brad Roberts
post May 8 2003, 07:25 PM
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One thing that is not getting mentioned...

Use a liquid filled gauge. They have a more consistant reading (the needle doesnt bounce as much with the pressure waves)

I like Strats. Very clean install.


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post May 8 2003, 07:26 PM
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I wish you guy's could have seen DD and I running his car up and down the freeway with 10ft of fuel line hooked up to a gauge sitting inside the car... so we could read it under load.

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post May 8 2003, 07:30 PM
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Hmmmm, liquid filled, last time I bought one of those it was for my harley,, Arlen Ness oil press. $189.00 with mounting bracket....
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post May 8 2003, 08:07 PM
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QUOTE(jdogg @ May 8 2003, 05:08 PM)
Clue me in Bruce, what the hell is a FI clamp? Obviously, I used these because the fit to the nipple wasn't as tight as I would have liked it (never is...haha). Are these clamps plastic, softer edges so's not to cut that hose? :gilloutine:

The clamps on jdoggs pic use a screw that uses the slots on the band to tighten it. They have a tendancy to cut into the rubber and could eventually cause a break in the line. This will result in very bad things happening. FI clamps have a bolt on one end of the band and a nut on the other. The bands are solid with no slots and have rounded edges so as not to cut into the fuel lines. Pardon my crude drawing, but it gets the point across better than I can with words


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post May 8 2003, 08:19 PM
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post May 8 2003, 08:35 PM
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QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ May 8 2003, 06:19 PM)
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For the FI clamps??? Was that on e-bay from the guy with the shifter knob????
OOOOHHHhhhhhh for the liquid filled guage..
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post May 8 2003, 09:04 PM
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FI = Fuel Injection. There are many different places to get liquid filled guages. If you go to a store that specializes in waterworks stuff they have glycerin filled guages in the price range of $25+
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post May 8 2003, 09:46 PM
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Those FI clamps are a must unless you like BBQ'd 914's. The regular clamps cut right into the hose, perfect for a high pressure mist of gas to come out of onto hot engine parts.
Nice drawing!
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post May 9 2003, 06:30 AM
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10 foot of fuel line?

The distance doesn't effect reading, like it does when calculating air pressure over long lines from a compressor?

-Rusty
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