Fuel pressure gauge
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Fuel pressure gauge
A analog fuel pressure gauge is suppose to show up at my house tomorrow. (i'm so excited) is there any instructions already written somewhere on here,, or does anyone have any. Needs to be simple,, i'm an idiot with these things. thanks.
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remove plug from fuel filter housing, screw in adapter, screw in sending unit into adapter, run ground wire, run + wire to keyed hot. and mount gauge to what ever it is you were going to mount it to.
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should i put anything on the threads of the adapter?? do i have to worry about air getting in the fuel?? and just "any" thing I can find thats hot when the key is on??? thanks..
Last edited by lewis racing; Aug 22, 2010 at 07:41 PM. Reason: forgot something
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I used teflon tape on mine.
I remember I had to buy an adapter kit from the local auto parts store because Autometer doesn't include fittings for all applications. The Powerstroke just so happens to fall in this category.
It's been so long now I forgot what metric size was needed but you can do a search here on FTE and dig up what's needed out of the adapter kit.
Once you're working on it, you'll see what I mean.
I remember I had to buy an adapter kit from the local auto parts store because Autometer doesn't include fittings for all applications. The Powerstroke just so happens to fall in this category.
It's been so long now I forgot what metric size was needed but you can do a search here on FTE and dig up what's needed out of the adapter kit.
Once you're working on it, you'll see what I mean.
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The plug is a 12mmx1.5 Just did mine. Didnt do a permanent mount just did a pressure gauge on a 10ft 1/8in hose and brought it trough the window for testing..
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I dont mean to hijack but why do some guys purchase the relocater line? I heard that a sending unit bolted directly to the housing CANNOT withstand the vibration and eventually will break and also the heat factor of the engine can faulter the reading.....obviously creating a BIG problem.
Like this:http://www.sinisterdiesel.com/store....60L_FP_Adapter
Like this:http://www.sinisterdiesel.com/store....60L_FP_Adapter
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now thats a good question. I would have to sit there and look at an evtm to figure it out.
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I dont mean to hijack but why do some guys purchase the relocater line? I heard that a sending unit bolted directly to the housing CANNOT withstand the vibration and eventually will break and also the heat factor of the engine can faulter the reading.....obviously creating a BIG problem.
Like this:6.0L Fuel Pressure Adapter
Like this:6.0L Fuel Pressure Adapter
Also the Sinister line already comes with the correct adapter fitting to plug into the test port which means you have one less item to deal with or find.
Last edited by Powerstroke_wannabe; Aug 23, 2010 at 07:28 PM. Reason: Add more info.
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I dont mean to hijack but why do some guys purchase the relocater line? I heard that a sending unit bolted directly to the housing CANNOT withstand the vibration and eventually will break and also the heat factor of the engine can faulter the reading.....obviously creating a BIG problem.
Like this:6.0L Fuel Pressure Adapter
Like this:6.0L Fuel Pressure Adapter
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Here is moyockpowerstroke's album of his fuel pressure install
Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - MoyockPowerstroke's Album: Fuel Pressure Gauge Installed
Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - MoyockPowerstroke's Album: Fuel Pressure Gauge Installed
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