Fuel pressure guage recomendations

[CRegal]

I need some input from the different setups out there. I purchased the nordskog digital guage, but it doesnt read anything but 1psi. I tapped off the bottom of the fuel filter with ray's banjobolt. I just think I got the wrong gauge and sender unit because when I test the pressure at the vp 44 w/ another manual gueage everything reads normal.



Now,

I am looking to go another route to install a permanent gauge & just want to know what would be the eaisest and best. Here is what I was considering; Going with a 30psi boost guage and tapping it off the bottom of the fuel filter, but I wasnt sure if that would be suitable using the smaller nylon hose. Anyone out there doing that? I believe some are, but wasnt sure if that is really accurate & how well hte guage reads. Ideas?



The other way is to purchace the 0-15 psi fuel pressure guage from autometer. I know its a lil low, but I figure it would do the trick. There is 2 different ways to run it, one via a isolator and the other straight off the fuel filter into the cab. My question there is, which works best & will I have enough room to mount all that on my steering colum. I have the autometer gauge pod for there, but I wasnt sure if the fuel lines would fit down through.



All feedback is appreciated.



Thanx



Cole

 

[chuck3]

I have the Nordskog Dig. gauge and it works great. I came off the Injector pump with hose to sender. Reads steady as can be.

 

[Rob Thomas]

I have the lines running in the cab,but don't advise it, it is a PITA and it's way to noisy. I'm loosing those and gettin' electric gauges,I'll have to settle for the 16# version. My . 02



Rob

 

[CRegal]

noise?

so mechanical guages are noisy?



what about using a boost guage? would that be noisy as well?





Chuck, the digital nordskog I got was the 100psi guage, & it dont like anything under 15psi which I found out a bit too late. I would buy the 0-16 psi guage, but summitracing dont carry the sender unit anymore & unfornately my sender unit wont werk with the lower range gauge.



I also wanted to kind of avoid having the sender units fail, so I was thinking mechnical. So on that note, would a mech with an isolator ever fail? Would it be noisy? How exaclty does the isolator work without sending fuel to the gauge? air??



thanx



Cole

 

[chuck3]

I believe they use other types of liquids other than the diesel.

 

[Rob Thomas]

Noisy, oh yea it sounds like a engine on your dashboard! Yea, they gotta go! And don't even think about running the line from the VP44,good greif, I couldn't even hear the hummin Cummins

when I did that.



Rob

 

[Ethdee]

An isolator is basically a pancake with a diaphragm in the middle, completely separating the two sides. Diesel goes in one side, fill fluid (usually an antifreeze mix) goes in the other side. 1 PSI in = 1 PSI out.



Jim

 

[CRegal]

So would the isolator style gauge be noisy as well?

 

[Dr.Kayak]

I recomend the Electronic FP gauge by Westach. Got it from Genos. Get a second sender and a small switch and you can monitor pre and post fuel filter. Gives you 2 reading to compare which allows you to monitor fuel filter restriction and know if you have a sender going bad. Isolate the senders with a 12" greese gun hose. Mine has been in for 6 months with no problems.



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[Augustus]

I kind of have the same problem, I bought the Autometer mechanical guage with an isolator, 0-15 psi. The problem is I installed the pusher pump system from Enterprise Engine. It pegs my guage, so I had to disconnect it. I need something to go from 0-30 psi's and I would like it to get close to matching my Autometer Ultra-lites since they are all mounted on the A-pillar. I may have to go with the boost guage and a new isolator. Anyone have any other suggestions?

 

[Sky]

I am in the same boat I have all Auto meter and I would like to get a electric Auto meter 0-15 but i dont think they make one.

 

[24V-DSL]

Sky....

I have an Autometer Z series 0-15 electric FP guage. I think they're available in all series, but they are pricey



Joe

 

[Bigsaint]

I have one of these currently on the hood, can't comment on the noise because it's not in the cab ... .



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I just received one of these that i will be replacing the above gauge with. 0-20 psi's (boost gauge). I had a adapter (-4AN to 1/8NPT) left over from when I purchased the braided FP line from Summit. If it doesn't work well with the braided line, I plan on using 1/4" boost line and NPT compression fittings . Hopefully, the Vac. area of the gauge will never be used.



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Scott W.

 

[Double 6]

I have the Westach 0-15 electric fuel press. gauge, I ordered it from Geno's, I also read somewhere on here awhile back that they can order a 0-30 gauge for you or else go straight to the Westach site, which I don,t know right off hand.

 

[Sky]

Re: Sky....

Originally posted by 24V-DSL

I have an Autometer Z series 0-15 electric FP guage. I think they're available in all series, but they are pricey



Joe

What is the lighting like at night? Do you have a part number? And there is no noise is there?

 

[1tuffram]

Originally posted by Double 6

I have the Westach 0-15 electric fuel press. gauge, I ordered it from Geno's, I also read somewhere on here awhile back that they can order a 0-30 gauge for you or else go straight to the Westach site, which I don,t know right off hand.

I posted a thread a day or so ago in the products/accessories forum regarding some info Westach sent me about 2 different 0-30 psi fuel pressure systems they sell.

 

[Augustus]

Big Saint, if I use a boost guage for fuel pressure, would I still use an isolator?

 

[mongoose]

I have an Autometer Sport comp mech guage one the piller. came off the post filter side. I have not noticed any noise from mine before. mine does not have an isolater either. wasn't someone working on a 30 psi fuel pressure guage at one point?

 

[24V-DSL]

Sky....

check out www.autometer.com



Sorry, I don't have my PN available.



Night vision is crappy (comparing to my Di-Pricols)



No noise.

 

[Bigsaint]

Augustus, I'm not sure on how you would adapt an isolator to the boost line, guess it could be done but to be honest, I have zero experience with the isolators. This gauge is mounted on the hood, so I have less concern for a leak. If you are planning on running a boost line into the cap for a FP setup, I would choose the 1/4" line over the 1/8" line and use the brass compression fittings with the stud inserts at each hose end to help ensure a good seal.



I just finished the install on the above gauge tonight. I used the existing -4AN braided line as the source, adapting to the 1/8"NPT fitting on the gauge with a -4AN to 1/8" NPT female fitting. I can't see how the braided line would fail, it would take a gauge failure for you to have a leak in the cab. Some members have reported a very annoying noise in the cab with the mechanical gauges and braided line, perhaps a rubber snubber line (read grease gun hose) installed at the FP source, with the braided then mated via coupler, would help to lessen the noise ??? Not sure 'cause I never tried that, just a thought.



Scott W.