Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) BD low fuel pressure LED

[Sageair]

I need to be monitoring my fuel pressure, but with three kids at out of state college I don't have alot of extra money laying around. I am looking at the BD pressure monitor LED which is very reasonable. Does anybody have any experience with them and are they sensitive enough to protect my VP44? Thanks in advance.

 

[Graphic man]

tell the kids that X-mas is coming and daddy neds a F/P gage :-laf :-laf



yes a warning light is a good idea

a gage is a better one but the light will work just fine





Scott

 

[Hahn007]

Sageair,

I have the BD fuel pressure light installed in my truck. I also have a gauge installed under the hood and hooked up to the test port on the VP-44. I check the gauge every couple of weeks or so just to verify the pressure hasn't changed significantly and use the light in the cab to ensure I have greater than 5 psi. at all times. I took the instrument cluster apart and installed the LED between the tach and the speedometer just above or below (can't remember for sure) the high beam indicator. I am very pleased with the install and if I didn't know any better I would think it was OEM.



Good luck with what ever you decide,

Chris Hahn

 

[SKneeland]

i put one in (not the BD kit, but similar) right after replacing my first lift pump. still havent bothered with a gauge.....

 

[Sageair]

Another quick question please. if i end up with an in tank fuel pump will it be below the 5 psi neede to keep the LED happy?

 

[Hahn007]

Another quick question please. if i end up with an in tank fuel pump will it be below the 5 psi neede to keep the LED happy?

Everything I have read so far states that a minimum of 5 psi is needed to completely fill the cavity in the injection pump to keep it properly lubed. I would be more concerned with the injection pumps longevity.

 

[SKneeland]

"Another quick question please. if i end up with an in tank fuel pump will it be below the 5 psi neede to keep the LED happy?"



well if it doesnt, i know my next stop would be the dealer that installed it... .

 

[Sageair]

Just got My BD low fuel pressure and installed it. THe kit was complete,instructions were great and it works fine. 20 minutes total. Thanks Geno's

 

[Double J]

Get the gauge as well. Although the BD low pressure light will work and better than nothing, it's not going to show you any goofy readings a LP can sometimes give you before it goes tits up. I had initially bought the BD light myself but, the more I thought about it the more a guage made more sense. I use a Dakota digital FP gauge that allows me to preset a min. (and/or max psi) pressure reading at which point the gauge LEDs will start to flash warning you of the low pressure.

 

[Sageair]

Get the gauge as well. Although the BD low pressure light will work and better than nothing, it's not going to show you any goofy readings a LP can sometimes give you before it goes tits up. I had initially bought the BD light myself but, the more I thought about it the more a guage made more sense. I use a Dakota digital FP gauge that allows me to preset a min. (and/or max psi) pressure reading at which point the gauge LEDs will start to flash warning you of the low pressure.

I agree that the gauges are the way to go but if you read my first post, money is a bit tight right now.

 

[Cattletrkr]

BD FP LED A OK qrs tuv...

Just finished installing one on dad's '03. Easy as can be. Such a simple little device, wish I had one. I went with the gauge though. Kinda like the LED thingy. Never thought about putting it inside the gage cluster, that's a great idea.