Grease gun hose for fuel pressure gauge

[tajensen]

I've heard you can use grease gun hose for the connection between the banjo fitting and the mechanical fuel pressure isolator. I checked at some auto part stores, and the only grease gun hoses they have are male fitted at both ends, while I need a female fitting. Do any of you know of a necessary adaptor? My only other option (that I can think of) is to order a fuel line made by autometer for $30-$40.

 

[keimmmo]

Why not join the two male ends with a coupler? They are about an inch long with female threads on both ends. Can be purchased at most auto parts stores and many places that handle plumming supplies.



Steve

 

[illflem]

What you need is a 1/8" pipe coupling to make female threads out of your male grease gun one. Most any hardware or auto parts for under a dollar. Make sure the GG hose you buy has tapered threads, some are straight.

 

[jimk]

Originally posted by tajensen

I've heard you can use grease gun hose for the connection between the banjo fitting and the mechanical fuel pressure isolator. I checked at some auto part stores, and the only grease gun hoses they have are male fitted at both ends, while I need a female fitting. Do any of you know of a necessary adaptor? My only other option (that I can think of) is to order a fuel line made by autometer for $30-$40.

I have used the grease gun hoses for oil pressure lines and they have worked great. I even used one for a remote electric sending unit for a oil pressure. Be sure to ground the sending unit if it is electric if you use a grease gun hose. I have thought I would use a needle valve along with a grease gun hose to check fuel pressure. IMOP JimK