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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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fuel psi gauge?

Can someone suggest the best spot to attach the fuel psi line? And also will a oil press. gauge work? Thamks
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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Any 0 - 30 psi type gauge should work. I attached one before the fuel filter and one after the fuel filter before the injector pump. I used the 0 - 30PSI water pressure gauges from surpluscenter.com that are about $12. I've got them mounted in a dash top pod right now, just hanging loose in the engine bay, but I think I'm going to mount them on the cowl unless I can find a pair of cheap fuel isolators.
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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As I just revisited this (from "some months back") and completely forgot when it came time to install...


Outside of converting the hard tube between the LP (lift pump) and IP (injector pump) to accept a ""T" for a pressure guage, you best bet is to purchase the "long" banjo bolt from Genos (others) that replaces the banjo bolt (the 1 with bleeder screw) coming out of the filter. it's already drilled/tapped 1/8"-NPT to accept a gauge. Search the stickies for "BearKiller"s post with the Geno part number. I installed mine (tapped banjo bolt & Mr.Gasket 0-15# cheapo gauge) last night... would have done it last Monday, but forgot about the bleeder screw being way too small (& metric) for simple plumbing. Ordered on Monday, arrived on Wed-Thurs.

I'd recommend something less than an OP gauge as the max you *should* see appears to be in the 15#-20# range (anything more could push the front seal out of the IP)... which would barely wiggle an OP gauge.
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 02:29 PM
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Thanks fellers, fixin to git on it.
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