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Jan 16, 2008 | 11:51 AM

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Tenn01PSD350

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Originally Posted by 99SevenPoint3

what should a good fuel pump be putting out... i need to run a fuel guage because i think mine is also going down the drain...

There are several variables here. You must make sure the lines are clear and the filter is good. A good rule of thumb is right around 50-55 psi minimum at idle if all else is well. Since a problem with the stock pressure regulator spring can also lead to low psi, you must also be sure that is not an issue before targeting the pump. I had 57 stock and shimmed it to 68. It drops to about 58 at WOT now.

Jan 16, 2008 | 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 99SevenPoint3

well if i can make it look nice enough i dont mind placing inside the truck to monitor it at all time ... but i dont have any type of ugprade fuel supply as of now its all stock. Ive read somewere on here u can just tap into the fuel bowl and get a reading from it but then agian im not certain of that ... if any member has pictures that would be great to take a look at

I installed DiPricol's fuel pressure guage on the windshield mount, here are a couple of pics. It definitley wasn't cheap, alot more than Mike & Brandons, but the guages are sweet and I like the setup. The sensor ties right into the fuel bowl. Easy install. Got it from ITP. www.itpdiesel.com.

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Jan 16, 2008 | 01:19 PM

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Here are some pics of the sending unit tied into the fuel bowl. I bought the adapter from ITP diesl for $6. Here is the link.

http://www.itpdiesel.com/store.php?crn=104&rn=432&action=show_detail

The adapter screws into the fuel bowl and the sending unit into the adapter. Easy install.

edit: oopps! Ininitially I pasted the pics of the HPOP - let me fix... sorry!

Here we go., the correct pis,

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Jan 16, 2008 | 01:46 PM

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Man Rich, those really look good.

I'm still trying to convince myself I don't need those.

Jan 16, 2008 | 01:54 PM

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Man Rich, those really look good.

I'm still trying to convince myself I don't need those.

I told myself I was done with the mods for a while, the Brandon posted the pics of the hitch lights under the bumper, I had to do that with all the camping. Then I had to have new brakes & rotors.

Man I gotta problem - I have to go see a doctor or something.