Fuel Pressure Gauge-, Anyone using this setup? Options

[Strudelwagon]

Anyone using this setup for fuel pressure? or is there a better one?
Just don't want to waist my money.




Thanks
SW

[Black914_4]

How much does it cost?

I made my own. I just used parts from my propane kits.

If there is a market I can make them to sell pretty cheap.

[SLITS]

There is a tap on the driver's side fuel rail, unless it is used to feed the Cold Start Valve. Remove 7mm screw, two hose clamps and a section of hose ... you're golden.

Oh, this is assuming you have an FI system.

Otherwise, you could purchase a cheap brass hose barb "T" and tie it into the fuel line prior to the Pressure Regulator. Gauge only needs to read 30 psig. Actually, any pressure gauge will work ... even the cheapies.

[jim_hoyland]

I installed one 5 years ago in-line with the CSV on my 1.8 FI L-Jet
If your engine should stop, a quick look at the fuel pressure gauge will tell you whether the problem is related to the fuel system. When the system goes down, pressure goes to zero; if the problem is not fuel system related,the pressure will read the normal running pressure - it slowly goes bak to zero.

[Strudelwagon]

How much does it cost?

I made my own. I just used parts from my propane kits.

If there is a market I can make them to sell pretty cheap.

It's only $65 shipped,not bad. I'm running the stock FI, is the best location on the hose to the CSV?

Thanks SW

[TheCabinetmaker]

I paid 25 bucks for one at the local hot rod shop. reads to 90lbs. oil filled.

[Black914_4]

I have the stock 2.0 FI also.

$65 is way too much! Save your money.

I can build and sell them for about $25 shipped to your door.
About $15 in parts, $5 for labor, and $5 for shipping (give or take)
All the parts needed I already get at a discount for my propane kits.

[Strudelwagon]

I have the stock 2.0 FI also.

$65 is way too much! Save your money.

I can build and sell them for about $25 shipped to your door.
About $15 in parts, $5 for labor, and $5 for shipping (give or take)
All the parts needed I already get at a discount for my propane kits.

Matt, I have no problem building my own. I just. Don't want to do the trial and error thing. You're saying a propane gauge works fine. The brass T should be easy to find.

That's the reason I love this site!

[Black914_4]

Yes any Gauge should work. Retail on a gauge is about $10-$15, another $5-$8 in fittings.
Some work better the others though. I've bought cheaper ones that would stick or not work right. I get good ones from my supplier for $8.

Just use tape on the threads and make sure it's all tight. Check for leaks after install.
You should be able to build your own for $20-$25 and save $40!

[76-914]

Any gauge will work but if it ain't glycerine the vibration will kill it soon enough. I pulled one from my Harbor Freight FI kit and that entire kit was < $25 IIRC. For what it matters; a great degree of accuracy is not required of the gauge when diagnosing a failed fuel pump. It's either going to be spot on or way the hell off, as Jim alluded to. The pressure regulator is pretty much bullet proof. Set it and forget it. My 2 cents.

[Black914_4]

My pump just went out. Worked great when car is first started. After driving 5-10 miles the car would not take gas. It just cut out and fell straight on its face if gas pedal was pushed. The pump worked fine cold, but was not pumping after it was hot even though it was still running.

Heres a pic of the new pump I just installed 10 mins ago. I moved it up to the engine bay to make future repairs/ filter chages easier.

[Dave_Darling]

If that filter is the low-pressure carb filter that it looks like, it isn't doing you any favors. And you'll be even more unhappy when it bursts and dumps fuel everywhere.

--DD

[jim_hoyland]

If that filter is the low-pressure carb filter that it looks like, it isn't doing you any favors. And you'll be even more unhappy when it bursts and dumps fuel everywhere.

--DD

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[Black914_4]

ouch......

I'll get a new in the morning before i drive tomorrow.

Thanks Guys!

[TheCabinetmaker]

Those hose clamps are leaks waiting to happen too. Get some real ones. Its hard to tell from the pics, but it appears the plastic line that goes to the filter is the return line, and the one coming from the drivers side rail is connected to the supply line. If so, your fuel supply is coming from the line off the tank without the sock. Please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but that the way it looks.

[Black914_4]

Those hose clamps are leaks waiting to happen too. Get some real ones. Its hard to tell from the pics, but it appears the plastic line that goes to the filter is the return line, and the one coming from the drivers side rail is connected to the supply line. If so, your fuel supply is coming from the line off the tank without the sock. Please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but that the way it looks.

It's setup right. The hose going into the orginal plastic one you see is coming from the regulator. I tried to make sure to keep them in the right order above and below.
It comes up to filter - pump - gauge - fuel rails - reg. - return

Other then the niose of the pump being louder now it all fits pretty well.

[TheCabinetmaker]

Ok, I'm gonna take your word on that, but please replace those clamps. They will cut the hose, and we hate it when a 914 goes up in flames.

[jsayre914]

had the same setup on my l-jet for years with no problem (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[mikea100]

How much does it cost?

I made my own. I just used parts from my propane kits.

If there is a market I can make them to sell pretty cheap.

It's only $65 shipped,not bad. I'm running the stock FI, is the best location on the hose to the CSV?

Thanks SW

$65 sounds high. They sell for around $22 at summitracing

http://www.summitracing.com/search/brand/V...s/?autoview=SKU

[McMark]

I hope the pump being so high up doesn't cause any problems. Usually the pump is down low to gravity feed. Up there the pump has to constantly pull the fuel up. It may work fine. It may cause problems with erratic pressure. It may have vapor lock issues. It may shorten the life of the pump.