help with boost gauge

[JBoesl]

help with boost gauge install

I need help with locating the corect place to tie into the intake. Instructions that came with my diesel dynamic guages (autometer) are a little vague. The kit has several different adapters. 2" turbo pressure 0-60 psi #3302-05500 kit.



It also has two types of hose with it black and clear there is no reference in the instructions to this, if you know witch one to use please let me know.



Thank You,



Jason

 

[Wiredawg]

To my recollection...

To my recollection:



1. there is a plug behind the fuel filter about as big around as a quarter. Remove it.

2. You shound hav gotten the new plug with the kit where you can screw in a compression fitting. Wrap teflon tape around it and screw it into the opening.

3. Insert the compression fitting into the compression nut and loosely screw onto new plug.

4. Ensure black hose end is clean and square. Insert into compression fitting and tighten, snug only Be careful not to over tighten.

5. If you haven't done so already, make at least a 1" slit in large black wiring gromet in firewall on driver's side to right of master cylinder. This will allow installation of future lines for EGT gauge, lights, airsuspension controller, etc...

6. Route black hose to large gromet to where your guage is.



Hope this helps. Feel free to post questions or PM me.



Wiredawg

 

[MikeR]

Jason,



The 12v engines have two 1/8" caps in the side of the intake manifold where you get your boost pressure source from. While looking at the engine, look at the side of the intake toward the front of the engine, between where the injection pump sits. You'll see two caps painted engine color. I like to use the one that's closest to you.



All the gauges I've installed had black hose in the kit, but I don't think it matters which one you use.



-Mike

 

[illflem]

No, no, no on the Teflon tape. It doesn't handle heat well and the worse part is that is near impossible clean off it's debris if you ever have to remove the fitting, it will go in your engine. Use anti-seize instead. Another trick is to buy some 1/4" tubing from the auto parts and slip the small tubing that came with your gauge though it. It will keep the small tube from kinking (it kinks very easily), protect it from the many sharp edges under the dash and make it much easier to push though the firewall grommet.

 

[BigBadDodge]

Boost sensor

I elbowed out of a 1/4" plug in the intake manifold.



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Scott

 

[Wiredawg]

Sorry!

JBoesl:



Sorry about the bad info. Good thing we have many eyes on the TDR.



Thanks for the catch Illflem. After reading your response, I remember there was some sort of coating on the threads of the plug.



Finally, I didn't notice we were talking about a 12V. So, I guess I'll sit on my hands and read posts.



Wiredawg

 

[Midnite]

The tubing that came with my Autometer gauge from Diesel Injection Service is about 6 inches too short, unless I drill a hole in the firewall (which I'd like to avoid).



Does it matter how long the tube is from the intake manifold to the gauge?



Mike

 

[JBoesl]

Thanks

Thanks for the info. I am going to try to install all three guages the weekend.



Your help is greatly appreciated.



Jason

 

[illflem]

Originally posted by Midnite





Does it matter how long the tube is from the intake manifold to the gauge?



Mike

Mike, it doesn't matter how long the tubing is, the same size tubing is used in pusher motorhomes where the engine is 25+ feet from the gauge. Most Napa's carry high quality boost line in bulk, you can buy as much you need. It's cheap. Another advantage of the bulk hose is that is much easier to straighten out then the small coil that comes with many gauges.

 

[azcummins]

I put mine in the hole where the waste gate tube plugs into the turbo. Put a T fitting there w/ one side for the waste gate, other to the boost gauge. It won't tell you if you are getting an air leak through the intercooler, but it is really easy.