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Old 09-19-2018, 11:43 PM
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Have a link to a good DIY fuel pressure gauge setup?

Looking for ideas. Wanted to see what you all have done or have found.

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Here is my setup when checking fuel pressure
 
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Here's my setup, working fine for 5 years.
 
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Here's my setup, working fine for 5 years.
What size fitting is that between the sensor and housing?
 
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Originally Posted by Thor'sHammer
What size fitting is that between the sensor and housing?
I run a similar setup to JSM but use a relocation hose and snubber with my gauge mounted in the A pillar. I’ve had good reliability out of all three gauges over the past year or so.
 
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What size fitting is that between the sensor and housing?
It's the one from glowshift, metric something to 1/8 npt. I added a 45 to give more clearance and a snubber at Isspro's request. My oil pressure sender failed and when I called to order another one they recommended the snubber in the fuel pressure line.
 
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Fuel pressure test port thread fitting size is M12x1.5. Most gauges are 1/8" NPT

 
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autex 0-100psi sending unit off of amazon. Connected to the universal harness on the CTS2. Same adapter as glowshift with a male/female 45 degree elbow to point it at an angle downwards so the sensor wasn't into the radiator hose. Couldn't see spending the $$$ that Edge wanted for a pressure sensor. Their pressure sensor kit still requires the universal sensor harness extension. I was already running EGT probe, so now all the things are monitored.
 
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Hey, I purchased and installed this fitting and it leaks, badly. Did you have any issues with yours?
 
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nope, works fine. Examine the o-ring for cuts/tears.
 
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Hey, I purchased and installed this fitting and it leaks, badly. Did you have any issues with yours?

No I didn’t have any issues with it. No leaks at all.
 
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I figured it out. It needed a ton of sealing tape and a layer of rubber sealing compound. I think the threads are cut a little too narrow and allow it to leak some.
 
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You shouldn't need anything on it, it's metric thread. It will go flush with the face of the housing, the o-ring will "disappear' when you tighten it. I wiped a little bit of diesel on mine and just installed it.
 


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