I'll be getting the Autometer Ultralite with isolator. I don't want fuel being plumbed into my cab. Another question is how hard was it to fit the line in behind the pillar?

 

BigBlue,<br><br>No problem running the line up the Pillar. You will need to use the bottom cup on a three cup pillar pod so you have plenty of line. The only problem I have is that the gauge doesn't want to go in all of the way flush. I think that braided line is so stiff that it kind of pushes the top of the gauge out. I'm sure I can redo it and make it fit though. I snaked my line down from the top into the fuse box and then forward to the firewall. Real easy if you use a coat hanger and push it up and tape the line to it and pull it down. If your going to get more than one gauge, fish all of the wires at once.<br><br>Cole

 

Hello,<br>First time diesel owner and hooked. I have a couple of questions that I know ya'll can answer.<br><br>What are the advantagesdisadvantages of running a mechanical FPG over an electronic FPG, and what should the fuel pressure be on stock truck?<br><br>Why do some boost gauges have vacuum (in/hg) and boost readings?<br><br>What type of pyrometer probe is recommended? I am going to install pre-turbo, and I have heard that the probe can deteriorate over time and break off. If this happens, it would trash the turbo. Are some better than others?<br><br>Thanks,<br>Darrin

 

Just a few steps backwards. Where can I get a 3 guage A-pillar at? ???

 

Darrin,<br><br>I too am a first time diesel owner, but the learning curve is pretty quick. The main advantage I found in mech vs. electrical gauges is the cost. Also I've heard about the electrical sending units acting up. As for the boost and pyro, I think that your boost gauge only needs to read boost pressure and not vacuum. The pyro probe that came with my pyro kit went pre-turbo and I would think that it is made to withstand those temps. I plan on pulling it every year or so to check its condition.<br><br>Xplorer,<br><br>I got all of my gauges and my 3-gauge pillar mount at SummitRacing. But there are many vendors that advertise here that sell them also. I just wanted an Autometer Ultralite FP gauge and Summit was the only place I found it.<br><br>Cole

 

[quote author=darrin link=board=7;threadid=10637;start=15#105279 date=1045406272]<br>Hello,<br>First time diesel owner and hooked. I have a couple of questions that I know ya'll can answer.<br><br>What are the advantagesdisadvantages of running a mechanical FPG over an electronic FPG, and what should the fuel pressure be on stock truck?[/quote]<br>Mechanical gage is cheaper and (supposedly) more rugged. That's offset by some reported issues with leaky isolators. Mechanical gages typically have a wider needle sweep, so the gage reading might be easier to see.<br><br><br>Because they're designed for turbo/supercharged gasoline engines which have manifold vacuum before boost kicks in.<br><br><br>Pre-turbo will give you more 'up-to-the-minute' readings, but for a stock or mildly hopped engine post-turbo will also work (if a broken probe makes you nervous). I keep a spare probe and yank the one I installed every oil change (~4K or so). So far, it looks fine.<br><br>-hanko

 

The sender on my FP gauge shroted out on me the other day and I need to call and get a new one shipped to me. Other than that, I like my digital gauges.

 

I have the isspro gauges from wildcat and their banjo's for my gauges. I love the mechanical FP gauge awesome kit installs in minutes!(other then supplying power to the gague light) Works perfectly mine has been cherry since intalling it got about 10,000 km on it now.