Unusual fuel pressure gauge problem
 

This is the deal. I replaced the lift pump, which was getting weak, with a Cummins pump. It works great, but the problem is this: I am getting such good fuel pressure that when I back off to turn a corner or come to a stop sign, my gauge (16 psi Westach) pegs out at the top, and sticks. I get back in the fuel pedal and the needle stays pegged until I tap it. Then it drops down to where it should be. I guess it's not a real huge problem, but it is annoying to have to tap the gauge all the time to get an accurate reading. I guess that I just like to have everything work as it is supposed to. Any suggestions for getting the gauge not to stick? And no, I won't put the old lift pump back in.<br><br>Thanks,<br><br>DeWain

Re:Unusual fuel pressure gauge problem
 

Switch to a 30 # guage. ;)

Re:Unusual fuel pressure gauge problem
 

Ha...good answer.

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[quote author=Shovelhead link=board=7;threadid=12786;start=0#120854 date=1048734168]<br>Switch to a 30 # guage. ;)<br>[/quote]<br><br>Yup... that's why I bought a 30 # Dakota Digital... ;D

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I was kinda hoping for a &quot;Rube Goldberg&quot; fix it kind of solution, not one that required the expenditure of money [undecided]

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Wait a little while, the famous lift pump will probably start to fade away ;D

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Would placing a snubber or somthing like that in line to the gauge help reduce the shock to the needle? <br><br>You could always open the gauge up and put a little blue wool in there to pad everything....<br>

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I thought about the blue wool solution, if it really gets to me I may try that. Although blue wool is pretty rare in this part of the world.

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Maybe you could find one of them bobble head dolls (like a penguin or sheep or something), mount it next to the gauge, and the vibration from the vehicle will get it to tap the gauge for you. 8) [eyecrazy]