Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Fuel Pressure Gauge

[RGardner]

I am going to put a fuel pressure gauge on my truck to hopefully save this vp44. I am not wanting a fuel line in the cab so I am looking for a good black faced electronic gauge. What is the best bang for the buck and/or is the most reliable? TIA

 

[BILLUA]

I am going to put a fuel pressure gauge on my truck to hopefully save this vp44. I am not wanting a fuel line in the cab so I am looking for a good black faced electronic gauge. What is the best bang for the buck and/or is the most reliable? TIA

If it is for your '03, DiPricol has a new electric gauge. It will be more reliable than a mechanical one. I have one coming from Geno's next week and can hardly wait. It is right at $ 199. 00.



I had a mechanical fuel pressure gauge that the isolator lasted exactly 1 year on... I had an electric one on my '01 that lasted the whole 5 years that I owned it...



Cheers, Bill

 

[RGardner]

I need one for both but right now the 2001 is the one in question.

 

[BILLUA]

I need one for both but right now the 2001 is the one in question.

Excellent, then I have an answer for you... The Westach 0-30psi electric... I put mine in my ashtray in my '01. The best thing is that gauge is only about 80 bucks...



Cheers, Bill



WESTACH - 2" FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE 30PSI (1/8NPT SENDING UNIT)-Dodge Cummins and Ford Power Stroke Diesel Truck Accessories - Geno's Garage

 

[RGardner]

Thanks for the info!

 

[DLGonzo]

Not to contradict BILLUA, but I've had bad luck with the Westach Electic gauge. I've replaced senders three or four times between my '98 and my dad's '01 Overall I like the gauge, gut the senders leak after a while. I just replaced mine with a Isspro mech. gauge. I can't tell you if it last any better, but it is a nice match to the meter cluster. No fuel inters the cab. Got mine from Vulcan. They put together a pretty good kit.

 

[Michael Hughes]

I have had my Westach fuel gauge and sending unit on my truck since Oct 2004 and haven't had any problems with it. I have almost 50,000 miles with the sending unit install. I used a 18" grease gun hose and located the sending unit off the engine.

I have also had a Westach Boost/EGT gauge since 2003. The truck had 38,000 miles on it when I install it. I now have 177,669 miles on the truck as of the last time I fueled up.

I am very happy with the Westach gauges.

 

[BILLUA]

Agreed! I remote mounted the tranducer utilizing a grease gun hose on my '01.



The key to sending unit longevity is vibration/pulse isolation!



Cheers

 

[Joe Mc]

Nothing beats right in plain view. Note they are Westachs and the picture was taken in 01, have upgraded to 0 -30 fuel and 0 - 50 boost due to bombs.



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[DLGonzo]

the 30 psi fp gauge is a must. Even with a fresh stock lp you can peg a 15 psi gauge. Mine would tend to stick pegged after my FASS isntall. Here's a trick for those of you who already have a 15 psi Westach. Just replace 15 psi sender with 30 psi sender, you gauge will read 1/2 pressure, but works nicely without having to buy a new gauge. Their 15 and 30 psi gauge are the same, just with different faces.