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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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Fuel pressure gauge

Thinking of how to plumb in my new fuel pressure gauge.
planning on drilling/tapping the large bajo bolt through the head for 1/4 NPT and conneting my hose ther. Or cutting the hard line to the left bank to fit a T inline.

Thoughts?
 
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 10:41 PM
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Well to begin with 1/4 NPT is awful large, I'd use 1/8 NPT and instead of drilling and tapping or cutting a hard line I'd either remove the schrader valve from the regulator (1/8 NPT) and put your fitting there or "tee" off one of the fuel return lines that come from the front of the head and go to the front of the pressure regulator.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 06:58 AM
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I would just remove the schrader valve. You may want to consider either an elec gauge or get an isolator so you don't have fuel in the cab.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 08:09 AM
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who would be the best to go through to do the electric gauge set up?
 
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 08:46 AM
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DOH, I meant 1\8 not 1\4

Off the schraeder valve seems obvious mow that you mention it....

and yes, I will use an isolator.

I bought Autometer gauges, isolator is available from them also.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-5282/
 
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