I have been searching around about FP gauge isolators and finding mixed reviews. I could save some cash if I don't get an Isolator so here's the poll.......you can pick multiple answers!

 

I run a DiPricol fuel pressure gauge in an SRT/10 mount.

Greg

 

with or without Isolator????

 

*Voters*-Please post any personal experiences or info you have!!!!!

 

I had to pick all three, (B,C & D)

Who already voted "You'll be sorry" (and why??)

The first hand experience I have is that I have had both of my trucks plumbed up straight mechanical (fuel to the back of the gauge) and neither have given me so much as a second of trouble.

There is already a poll on this exact topic, the consensus then was to save the $65.00 and future aggravation and false readings............

 

Everyone please post why you voted the way you did!!


Thanks

 

Oops, how did I miss the other poll??? sorry all

Thanks for your help P.J

 

No sweat, they get lost in the shuffle over time. There will still be some good responses here. The trick is, people that have isolator set ups will never admit (or know till they fail) that they are not needed. Like anything else, once people commit to buying/owning something, they'll defend till the end, even in the face of overwhelming proof in another direction.

 

Agree, 110%, kinda like oil wars. For what ever reason guys will defend a brand of oil to the death and think anyone who would dare use anything else is a fool. Even to the extent of disreguarding what the maintenance recommendations of CTD says.

Some people just like to argue.

 

Actually, I wasn't going to mention specifics, but the first thing that popped into my head was a Smarty poll. It got to the point that I was convinced that most of the voters that were casting negative votes didn't even own the product. (reverse of what you were saying). I even attempted to call out some of the people (it was a public poll) and they refused to respond to me
It's like the ridiculous blind faith some guys have in one particular auto maker.
Anyway, back to the topic.

 

Had an isolator, went through 2 to be exact. Both were more trouble then they were worth. Threw the gauge away and went electronic, since then no more hassles, leaks, bleeding, bouncing needle......

If you must go mechanical trash the isolator and get a needle valve to keep the volume down if you do spring a leak.

 

Years ago I ran a FP gauge into my car, sprung a leak from vibrations I guess, anyway I installed an isolator because of that experience. It has only been installed for a year, no problems with bouncing needle, etc working fine so far. I know that the isolator was not really needed, just wanted the separation to keep the fuel out of the cab. If I have any problems I may consider going electric the next time.

CD

 

I put yes , ive only had the gauge and isolater for a few weeks. No problems yet

 

I have run the isolator fora year with no problems other than the gauge went TU.

If I had run straight to it would have had diesel down the dash instead of the small amount of antifreeze that did leak.

Isolator did just what it was designed to. It stays and for those that think they are a waste of money; have fun cleaning the diesel out of your truck.

 

I don't know about being sorry, but I am using one. I've had oil pressure gauges for forty years in vehicles and never leaked oil into the cockpit, and they had up to 60lbs or more on them. Save yourself some money, but no crying if you have to clean up diesel.
On a gasser, you would be a fool not to have the isolator.