dripley Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 i need to install a fuel pressure gauge when my truck s running again. I have seen alot of them on the internet with price varying alot. which is the best to have, mechanical or electric? or is there any differance in the performance of either? I do like the one that mopar has with the green range on it but can't seem to find that gauge anywhere. I can hook up either i just want to do it once and not twice. any help is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugman123 Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 I just replaced the sending unit today for the third time on my Glow Shift gauges. The made me pay S/H on th second but not the the last one. This time i moved it away from the pump thinking that vibration was making them go out. The second one did not last 15 miles before it started to show very high readings then just peg at 35psi. Checked it with a manual gauge screwed into the banjo bolt at the pump to compare, manual at 20, electric at 35. altogether i have 4 add on gauges, trans temp, fuel pressure, boost, and EGT. They are all Glow Shift and work good and all, it just the sending unit on the fuel psi thats has been an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOYOTE Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 the disadvantage to running a mechanical pressure gauge in the cab is the fact that there is now diesel fuel in the cab with you and you could imagine the mess if it goes to leaking:nono: i suggest installing a electric gauge with sending unit more complex setup but no fuel in cab ive installed isspro gauges with good luck there pretty much oem standard in heavy duty applications so simple well built gauge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Mopar1973Man Posted August 15, 2010 Owner Share Posted August 15, 2010 the disadvantage to running a mechanical pressure gauge in the cab is the fact that there is now diesel fuel in the cab with you and you could imagine the mess if it goes to leaking:nono: i suggest installing a electric gauge with sending unit more complex setup but no fuel in cab ive installed isspro gauges with good luck there pretty much oem standard in heavy duty applications so simple well built gauge You don't want to look at my truck then.. Mechanical gauge direct connect to the fuel line... No isolator... But I do use a needle valve and its barely cracked open so if it did leak it would only drip... So far nearly 7 years no problems... But I did find a awesome secret... Use 1/8 air line from NAPA (Polyon) its really cheap but its oil and fuel capable. It extremely flexible and won't break. It rated for like 200 PSI so I doubt a mere 15-20 PSI fuel system will break it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98whitelightnin Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Mines settup just like Mike's and it works great. I use a mechanical Di Pricol gauge and it matches the fastory cluster pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOYOTE Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 okinawa japan, where the hell do you park that thing over there. 98wl:stuned: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98whitelightnin Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 okinawa japan, where the hell do you park that thing over there. 98wl:stuned: Unfortunatly, it rests in my dads shop back in Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOYOTE Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 ahh that makes more sense the movies always show small little parking garages in japan. do you have a sweet little hot rod scooter over there:thumb1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98whitelightnin Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 ahh that makes more sense the movies always show small little parking garages in japan. do you have a sweet little hot rod scooter over there:thumb1:Here is my little hot rod and all three cylinders of it:wow: Hey, it is a 12v. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOYOTE Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 sweet i see suzuki badges but never seen that body in the states it must get like 70 mpg. steering wheels on the wrong side though:cookoo: does it get some getting use too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff AH64ID Posted August 17, 2010 Staff Share Posted August 17, 2010 I run a Pricol 0-30psi electric for fuel, it works great. I also run a Pricol 0-100 electric for oil, again no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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