Turbo boost gauge install

[jeff77indy]

I am getting ready to install both an Autometer boost and an pyro egt gauges on my '89 CTD in a dual A pillar pod. I've seen the post on the pyro sensor install but can not find anything on installing the port for the boost gauge. Does the '89 have a test port on the intake that can be used? If so where is it.

I am getting my gauges installed before I start on more modifications to the engine and a transmission swap.

This truck has 300,000 miles on it. Am I wasting my time and money rebuilding and modifing it? Or should I just sell it and go with a early 12 valve second generation CTD? I've had this truck since 1991 and would hate to see it go.

Thanks.

Jeff

 

[JFitzgerald]

The boost gauge port is in the middle lengthwise on the side of my intake. It just had a pipe plug in it. 1/8" if I remember right. Too bad there isn't a port already there for the pyro too.

 

[Midnite]

On non-intercooled engines I think you need to drill and tap a port in the intake manifold. The later intercooled models have a port so you don't need to drill and tap.



If I remember right, there should be instructions on what you need to do at www.dieselpage.com.



Mike

 

[Lil' Dog]

You don't have to drill..

My 89 had a plug in the same place as the other series of trucks. I just had to remove the throttle cable bracket that was held on by the intake bolts for the intake horn. The plug is 1/8 NPT and has a hex-key head to it. The it will require some careful bending of the tubing to make the 90° turn behind the bracket or you can drill through the bracket to let the tubing through.



Good luck. .



J-eh

 

[jeff77indy]

Thanks guys. I had to pull the throttle cable mount off today as I had a injector tube leaking and I found the port on the intake manifold.

I think I will drill a hole in the mount and use a 1/8" pipe nipple to extend out for the tubing to connect to so it would be easier to pull the bracket off if need be.

Jeff