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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 10:23 AM
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Checking Fuel Pressure

Can I check my fuel pressure by hooking up a hose and gauge to the drain line and opening the valve?
 
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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 10:45 AM
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It's possible if you can manage to keep it from leaking. There is a port on the back above the plug for the fuel heater that you can tap into. Much safer that way.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 10:47 AM
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There is a plug fitting on the back side of the top of the fuel filter housing that is commonly used for installing an "under hood" fuel pressure gauge. A couple of site sponsors sell the fitting for this port for about $6 plus shipping (ITP Diesel is one of them). You can then get an inexpensive fuel pressure gauge from a local automotive dealer.

Here is the link for ITP's adapter and gauge parts.
http://www.itpdiesel.com/store.php?crn=175

Here's the link for DieselSite
http://www.dieselsite.com/index.asp?...S&Category=424

Here's the link for Pure Diesel Power, who has both the adapter and the entire gauge kit
http://www.puredieselpower.com/catal...-30_32_45.html
 
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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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Great job F250.
 
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