Boost Gauge Readings
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Boost Gauge Readings
I have searched the forum and can't find the answer. I just installed Autometer boost and pyro gauges. Everything seems fine except the boost readings. The gauge stays on about 7-8 psi except when under load. It will move then. What may I have done wrong. With the key off it still shows 7-8 psi.
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From: Elsinboro, NJ
Originally Posted by jsmahan
I just installed Autometer boost and pyro gauges.
I wanted to install it in the Map Line but can't find a fitting to make it work. I can make up the fitting with several different pieces but it becomes about 2 1/2" long and I didn't like the look, so I want to install it in the manifold and need to know where to drill and tap at????????????
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From: colorado
Originally Posted by F-250 Super Duty
Where did you install the hose compression fitting? In the MAP Line or the manifold?
I wanted to install it in the Map Line but can't find a fitting to make it work. I can make up the fitting with several different pieces but it becomes about 2 1/2" long and I didn't like the look, so I want to install it in the manifold and need to know where to drill and tap at????????????
I wanted to install it in the Map Line but can't find a fitting to make it work. I can make up the fitting with several different pieces but it becomes about 2 1/2" long and I didn't like the look, so I want to install it in the manifold and need to know where to drill and tap at????????????
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From: Elsinboro, NJ
Originally Posted by wlihntr
that question was answered for you a day or two ago:https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=361830
Sorry You are right, I only remebered the the pic of the tee in the MAP line. Sorry for being annoying, little nervous ya know. Once the hole is drilled it's perminent.
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From: Gainesville, Texas
well im having the same problem as you, 7-8lbs ive replaced hoses, fittings, put teflon tape on all the fittings, i thought maybe at one time it was the guage but for one whole day my guage read right...19lbs but the next day it went back to 7-8lbs i dont know ive almost given up...
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I purchased the gauge from RPM outlet and they don't seem to care whether it works or not. Thier theory is I have an Autometer gauge so I should deal with Autometer. Great customer relations. The gauge appears to work when the turbo is spooling but just will not go below 7-8 psi. Also, the Pyrometer reads 350-400 at cruise, is this about normal. I shut the truck down for about 30 minutes and it still showed 200. Not sure about reading these things just yet.
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I have heard alot about the customer service at that place. Not Good! As for the pyro where is you thermocouple. pre or post turbo. And what speed is "crusin". At 65-70 mph my pre turbo pryo reads around 550-600 deg. If your post turbo your proably pretty close.
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