Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Lift pump Question (again)

[Kimrey]

I hate to beat a dead horse, but I'm curios. Does anyone have an 01. 5 truck that has had a lift pump go out? What numbers should I read on a healthy pump? How can I make a gauge that I can use periodically to test my pump. I've seen them before, you can hook it up and put it on your windshield and take a test run. Any help is appreciated. I've had it tested before with that set-up I just asked about, and if I remember correctly; Idle 15, wow 6-8. I don't think it ever got below 5, but this was about a year ago. I don't really want to install a permanent gauge as I have enough in the cab already. Thanks,



Kimrey

 

[jwinnie]

Kimrey,



An in cab fuel pressure guage is one of the most important guages you can have in your truck (IMO). Funny thing about my old lift pump is it would be 10 psi one day, start it up the next day and it would bounce between 0,3 and 4. Now I can't get it below 10psi at WOT, though I don't have bigger injectors like you (yet ) I would do a search on "lift pump". be prepared for alot of reading



John

 

[tgbol]

Yes, I am on my second one. I had 30,000 when it went out. I changed it myself in 40 minutes. It would take me that long to get to the dealer.

 

[Kimrey]

Ok, every gauge is important. I had ordered the fuel pressure gauge that Genoes sells. Well everything doesn't come with it. You have to add parts to make it work I'm not on the up and up on how the fuel system looks and how it functions. It is probably a snap to do but when I haven't done it before or seen it done then I'm allittle scared If someone could give me a list of parts and pictures if possible, or very detailed instructions, I probably can do it. I've had this gauge for 6 months now, and I need to put it on. I found that other gauge I was looking for, but it's expensive as well. I already have one and I need to use it. I don't know where I will put it though



Thanks, Kimrey

 

[GeneralMachine]

Gauge mount

Hello Kimery in the TDR Issue 37 Eric Bucket make's a plate for the dash if you don't have heated seat's, seem's to me a good place for a fuel pressure gauge,it's on page 156 if you want to take a look at it, I think it is important to have a fuel press, gauge to moniter. Hope this was some help. Harv

 

[Texas Diesel]

(learned from another TDR member)



Get a tapped banjo bolt and install a oil pressure sender off a mid 80's GM vehicle, run a wire to a LED (w/670 ohm resistor) or a minature indicator light through a fuse (1 amp) to an iginition on wire.



This way, if your fuel pressure drops below the sender setting (7 PSI in my case) you have a red light to warn you.



A guage is nice but I added the red light setup (!!) as a backup.



It cost me <$10 to add.



https://www.turbodieselregister.com/user_gallery/displayimage.php?&photoid=1022&width=2



https://www.turbodieselregister.com/user_gallery/displayimage.php?&photoid=1970&width=2

 

[Steve St.Laurent]

Here you go Kimrey - https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6113

 

[Kimrey]

Thanks

Thanks Steve, I knew it was out there somewhere. I have the Westach that Genoes sells. I think I can get it together now. There kit at Genoes doesn't come with everything That makes it that much more difficult. Thanks again!



Kimrey