Gauge readings

[POW-MIA]

Just installed my Auto Meter gauges on saturday and was wondering if the readings im getting are normal.



EGT (installed 1 and 3/4 inches above the turbo)

250 at idle

725-750 at 70mph



BOOST

19 PSI max on the floor



FUEL PSI (installed pre filter)

11 PSI at idle

3 to 4 PSI on the floor



Just want to make sure i have a good baseline before things get out of hand with the bombing. Fuel pressure concerns me some. TIA

 

[Rob Thomas]

I'm by no means a pro on fuel pressure, but that does seem a little low, everything else seems to be in the ballpark.





Rob

 

[Dr.Kayak]

My fule pessure is 14-15 at idle and never drops much below 10 at WOT.

 

[MCummings]

Dodge's main autority on Warrenty replacements (STAR) has said that by no means should the Fuel pressure EVER drop below 8PSI at the injection pump.



Anything below 8PSI is a warrenteed replacement. (That is if your warrenty is not, "Null&Void")



Merrick Cummings Jr

 

[POW-MIA]

Stealer is an IDIOT!!!!

As I said I just installed my gauges this weekend and was concerned about the fuel pressure readings I’m seeing. Today I stopped at the local nut house (stealer) and asked the service manager if he could tell me what kind of pressure I should get out of my lift pump. He said he wasn’t sure and that he would check with their "diesel mechanic". When he finally returned I was told that the fuel pressure can be between 35 and 45 PSI. and that if I wasn’t getting these readings that there is a filter inside the pump that needs checked. What the heck is he SMOKING???? Anyway if someone could supply me with info that I can take with me to another dealer I would appreciate it greatly. I’m leaving for the Winston Cup race in Martinsville in a week and a half and I want it fixed.

 

[RBSOB]

Fuel pressure

I would not panic with your #s. 11 idle/ 4 WOT are a bit low and if you can get a dealer to double check with a mechanical gauge and replace lift pump, Great. If not keep an eye on it and be on the watch for further decrease Thats what the gauge is for! I just returned from Pa. 600 mi. RT towing, with only 12psi idle/6-8 psi pulling hills. Enjoy your trip to the races Jim G.

 

[bbutler]

Fuel psi 12@idol 10 psi@ w. o. t. has never droped below 8psi on a hard (passing a power stroker) pull.

EGT 1350 @2600 RPM in 5th ( passing a dur-max) on a hard pull.

Keep a eye on that fule psi it's a little low. I sample my fuel psi at the base of the fuel filter. It's nice and clean this way because you dont have to remove any of the factory test fittings.

 

[CRegal]

Mstepler...

There is a dealer in Dunncannon that is HIGHLY recommended by Jetpilot, I cant remeber the name & the search is down. He says they dont mind bomb'd trucks & seem to know what they are doing. I just looked in the phone book, but nothing was listed. I will keep my eye open though.



Cole

 

[CRegal]

just found it on the web:



Forrer Dodge, Inc.

400 High Street

Duncannon, Pennsylvania 17020-1517

717 834-3135



o and btw stay away from cvm, they dont have the 1st clue...

 

[POW-MIA]

Update

Thanks for the info on Forrers Dodge. I had already called them and made an appointment for Wendsday. they were GREAT, on the phone anyhow. When I told them what my fuel pressure was doing they didnt hesitate they just said hold on and we'll see if we have a pump in stock. They even offered me a loaner to boot. By the way CVM was the first dealer and they are IDIOTS!!!