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Oct 27, 2010 | 02:01 PM

redman84

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checking pressure @ FPR

I'm about to re-oring my FPR and I'd like to shim it if need be while I'm at it. I've tried two different tire guages to check the pressure. One is a 250 psi heavy duty and the other is a 120 psi stick guage. Neither registered any pressure although the valve was peeing diesel everywhere. The truck runs well, could it be THAT low? I've heard a bunch of guys say that they used tire sticks. A little advice please...

Oct 27, 2010 | 02:18 PM

427 fordman

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I used a dial gauge, but I'm sure I've read others used a stick gauge. How low do those gauges you tried go?

Oct 27, 2010 | 02:28 PM

southern79

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I used a fuel guage from Harbor Freight Tools that has a fitting to screw on the schraeder valve. I could not get a tire guage to work. I tried and got soaked with fuel.

Oct 27, 2010 | 02:28 PM

southern79

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Screw it on when the truck is off. Make sure that it is fairly tight, or you will get wet with diesel. Ask how I know?

Oct 27, 2010 | 02:29 PM

redman84

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Originally Posted by 427 fordman

I used a dial gauge, but I'm sure I've read others used a stick gauge. How low do those gauges you tried go?

I believe to 0. They're both tire guages just one is a big dog.

Oct 27, 2010 | 02:34 PM

427 fordman

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I guess I'm not much more help for you then Jacob. I'm sure someone else who has used a stick gauge will pop in. Southern's way would sure work but that's cheating..

Oct 27, 2010 | 03:36 PM

redman84

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Thanks southern79. I went and got me one. Oughta have it done here pretty quick now.

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I guess I'm not much more help for you then Jacob. I'm sure someone else who has used a stick gauge will pop in. Southern's way would sure work but that's cheating..

That's cool Darin. No worries. I guess I'm gonna cheat too. I broke down and got the harbor freight rig too.

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Oct 29, 2010 | 10:30 AM

Talyn

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I use a stick Gauge, Just a cheepie.
gotta hold it on there tight.

gotta make suer to clean it out too
i checked air in a few tires with it ASAP when I was done.