Tapping factory fuel rail for pressure gauge
#21
ANyone have a recommendation for a solid but inexpensive fluid filled unit? I see jegs sells their own brand for about $30, when I googled "glycerin filled" the only units that came up were $200.
I would do this to my car if it can be done reliably for less than $100, for $200+, I figure I don't care about it that much.
I would do this to my car if it can be done reliably for less than $100, for $200+, I figure I don't care about it that much.
#22
This liquid filled will most likley be Glycerin, though I think some use a light oil.
http://www.jegs.com/i/Edelbrock/350/73826/10002/-1 /
There are quite a few more out there.
http://www.jegs.com/i/Edelbrock/350/73826/10002/-1 /
There are quite a few more out there.
#23
Originally Posted by ChefJ,Feb 10 2009, 08:26 PM
#24
Originally Posted by ChefJ,Feb 11 2009, 10:25 AM
What siaze drill bit for a 1/8" npt fitting? is a 1/8th" bit to big ow will it be able to thread?
for a 1/8-27 NPT you need to use a Q drill (.332"), for a 1/4-18 use a 7/16"
Joaquin
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It looks like my gauge is going to be upside down!! I am afraid to try to tighten it more to turn it around the right way, and I definately don't want to loosen it. Any recomendations?
#27
Index washer?
#28
put the red (gel type) locktite on the threads. tighten the guage down almost all the way and line it up where u want it. let the locktite dry for a day or so and scrape the excess off from around the guage. ur guage wont go anywhere.
#29
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I have the gauge now and just have a 5/16" bit. The only problem is I don't know what tpi the earls gauge is. I also couldn't find a 3/8"-27 anywhere. I tried ACE, homey depot and lowes. I found a -24 and am praying that will work.
#30
I just picked up two Summit racing liquid filled fuel pressure gauges for 45 shipped right off the website. Ill have one of the guys from the tool room at work drill and tap my fuel rail for me..