What about this 'Blue Spring' kit?
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What about this 'Blue Spring' kit?
Rock Auto sells a fuel regulator update kit (blue spring) that is cheaper than some of the common reputable go-to sources, contains all the components (14 pieces in all) and its supplied by Standard Motor Products (SMP) who apparently have been in business for 95 years. Not sure where SMP hails from though.
I know it's usually safest sticking with OEM, but this seems like a reasonably safe choice. Anyone else running this?
Thanks for any advice.
I know it's usually safest sticking with OEM, but this seems like a reasonably safe choice. Anyone else running this?
Thanks for any advice.
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No, but I've read enough about them to date, to understand that I should likely get one. I'm presuming its okay to make a connection on top of the fuel filter and take a periodic reading, rather than plumb it into the cab?
I have a ScanGauge II that I monitor closely, as I had a close call with my cooling system being pretty bunged up with crap Ford Gold silicate when I bought the rig. Fortunately, the RV had low enough miles, that a Restore flush and switch to EC-1 has kept my delta between 8 and 9. Not perfect, but okay.
I also put on an Auber pyrometer, with a dash read-out.
I'll put on a more detailed signature line once I do more stuff. I plan to do a delete in the spring.
Bob
I have a ScanGauge II that I monitor closely, as I had a close call with my cooling system being pretty bunged up with crap Ford Gold silicate when I bought the rig. Fortunately, the RV had low enough miles, that a Restore flush and switch to EC-1 has kept my delta between 8 and 9. Not perfect, but okay.
I also put on an Auber pyrometer, with a dash read-out.
I'll put on a more detailed signature line once I do more stuff. I plan to do a delete in the spring.
Bob
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The OEM spring has a better record than some aftermarket kits. Hard to say for sure how yours will be. Without a gauge, I would probably stick w/ OEM.
The spec is 45 psig at WOT (max fuel feed) - personally I like to have 50 psig as the absolute minimum. If you can read the pressure periodically under WOT conditions, it should be ok.
The spec is 45 psig at WOT (max fuel feed) - personally I like to have 50 psig as the absolute minimum. If you can read the pressure periodically under WOT conditions, it should be ok.
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When I bought my Blue Spring upgrade, I went with Bosch. What a mistake, it was horrible. 38psi at WOT with that kit.
Then I went with the kit from RiffRaff. It worked.
I ran a separate gauge to the cab of the truck. Checking the fuel pressure at idle won't help determine anything. You have to have a way to check the psi at WOT.
- Preston
Then I went with the kit from RiffRaff. It worked.
I ran a separate gauge to the cab of the truck. Checking the fuel pressure at idle won't help determine anything. You have to have a way to check the psi at WOT.
- Preston
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I would stick with the recommendations from the folks here that have been around a while. The OE kit isn't that much $$ anyway. It would be different if you were saving hundreds of dollars
I would recommend a pressure gauge before you touch the spring. Your pessure may be fine as is, or you could be like me and end up with lower pressure after than before. Some how I missed the o-ring that goes under the cup. Had I not already had a gauge in place I would have never knows until I did damage.
I would recommend a pressure gauge before you touch the spring. Your pessure may be fine as is, or you could be like me and end up with lower pressure after than before. Some how I missed the o-ring that goes under the cup. Had I not already had a gauge in place I would have never knows until I did damage.
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I would stick with the recommendations from the folks here that have been around a while. The OE kit isn't that much $$ anyway. It would be different if you were saving hundreds of dollars
I would recommend a pressure gauge before you touch the spring. Your pessure may be fine as is, or you could be like me and end up with lower pressure after than before. Some how I missed the o-ring that goes under the cup. Had I not already had a gauge in place I would have never knows until I did damage.
I would recommend a pressure gauge before you touch the spring. Your pessure may be fine as is, or you could be like me and end up with lower pressure after than before. Some how I missed the o-ring that goes under the cup. Had I not already had a gauge in place I would have never knows until I did damage.
Thanks gpeade, and others who replied...!
Bob.
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I had the kit from BPD and one from RA. RA works without any problems. Pressure is 57-60psi with it. The aluminium lid screwed to the side of the fuel bowl is not as high quality as the BPD kit, but the function of the kit is the same as the expensive BPD kit.
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