permanent under-hood oil pressure gauge?

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Feb 21, 2014 | 01:01 PM

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james1

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From: Englewood, TN

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Originally Posted by Montana2x2

I Do not have an oil pressure gauge but I do have a fuel pressure gauge mounted under the hood. Its a liquid filled and has been on there for many years and is still working. It is mounted to a valve so if it ever does break off I can shut the valve, that is if it breaks on the gauge side of the valve.

Thanks so much for chiming in. Is your fuel pressure gauge mounted on the banjo bolt between the fuel filter and the injection pump? Do you recall the brand and size of the gauge? Perhaps post a photograph? Thanks again,

Feb 22, 2014 | 01:31 PM

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Sorry no picture. The gauge is mounted to the banjo bolt, I put it there to troubleshoot a fuel problem and just never took it off. I got the gauge at a local oil field suppler no name on the face of the gauge and cannot see the back with out removing it. I used a 0-30psi which would be low for oil pressure but any Quality gauge should last. I believe that being liquid filled is the reason it lasted so long as it keeps the needle from vibrating all the time. If you want to know the brand of the gauge let me know and I can pull it out and take a look.