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Old 09-20-2013   #1
alnukem
 
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Default Want to install Fuel Pressure Gauge, Questions?????

I bought a double Pillar gauge mount & have a Vacuum gauge in it & want to install a Fuel Pressure Gauge. I know running Fuel Pressure that you'll want a sender mounted in the engine compartment. I know we have 2 fuel pumps & it looks like 2 high pressure fuel lines running from the tank.......do I need to run a single gauge????? And, where would it hook up? Thanks!
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Old 09-20-2013   #2
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Default Re: Want to install Fuel Pressure Gauge, Questions?????

The SS fuel block at the RR corner of the plenum is actually the fuel feed & return block. There is only one fuel feed line for both fuel pumps, as the single fuel filter would confirm.

The feed line goes directly to the fuel pressure regulator, pressure regulated fuel then is piped directly from the regulator to each fuel rail. Finally fuel is returned from both rails by piping to the single return line, which is the one closest to the firewall.

A single gauge would be sufficient and should read regulated fuel pressure. The most ideal location would be on either the L or R pipe between the fuel pressure regulator and the respective fuel rail. The pressure regulated fuel lines are the one nearest the top of the regulator and towards the front of the engine. The pipe could be removed, small hole drilled in the line and an appropriate SS fitting for the sender then welded onto the line over the hole. Reassemble & you're good. Ever decide to remove the sender, just plug the fitting.
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Old 09-20-2013   #3
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Default Re: Want to install Fuel Pressure Gauge, Questions?????

Thank you very much for a precise answer! This is awesome...Thanks again! Tim
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Old 09-23-2013   #4
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Default Re: Want to install Fuel Pressure Gauge, Questions?????

You can install the sender at the front of the passenger side fuel rail.
Remove the schrader valve core.

If I recall correctly the end of the fuel rail is a 4an male end.
Most of the electric fuel gauge senders are 1/8 NPT.

Here's a couple of pictures of mine. It's a Stewart Warner electric fuel
pressure sender. I used a Female, Female 90 degree 4an and then a
Male 4an to Female 1/8 NPT to connector to the sender.





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Old 09-24-2013   #5
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Awesome. Thanks!
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