Permanent Fuel Pressure Gauge mount in Engine Bay from Special T

[Domi]

Looks like someone installed this gauge, see this eBay listing:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/252313345609...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Tillsy]

So, was the Hervey's gauge mounted in the end or what? I am interested in a pic of the hookup to the CPR.

Here you go...

[DMCVegas]

Here you go...

With all due respect, that's a 3.0L EFI Conversion.

[Tillsy]

With all due respect, that's a 3.0L EFI Conversion.

[Rad Dad]

Okay - now you have all scared the shit out of me. Some 10 years ago I had the braided fuel lines installed, including an added fuel pressure gauge, installed on my car by Don Steger/Danny Botkin. Why? Well, first because it was a way to easily check for leak down after engine shut off, and, frankly, because I had just added a bunch of chrome in the engine compartment, it "fit in" with the scheme. So now I have driven well over 50,000 miles with it installed and have no problems to date. Additionally, my car has been serviced by one of the most highly regarded DMC franchises and I have never been advised to remove that gauge. But....or perhaps I should say BUT...with the miles I travel in my D, have I just been lucky, or are the warnings a bit overstated?

Dick Ryan, The Rad Dad

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Go dad go!

[Domi]

Any pic of your engine compartment Dick?

[DMCVegas]

Okay - now you have all scared the shit out of me. Some 10 years ago I had the braided fuel lines installed, including an added fuel pressure gauge, installed on my car by Don Steger/Danny Botkin. Why? Well, first because it was a way to easily check for leak down after engine shut off, and, frankly, because I had just added a bunch of chrome in the engine compartment, it "fit in" with the scheme. So now I have driven well over 50,000 miles with it installed and have no problems to date. Additionally, my car has been serviced by one of the most highly regarded DMC franchises and I have never been advised to remove that gauge. But....or perhaps I should say BUT...with the miles I travel in my D, have I just been lucky, or are the warnings a bit overstated?

Dick Ryan, The Rad Dad

I wouldn't worry about it. Me personally, I don't see the need for the gauge at all. If your car has a hot-start issue for example, THEN it's time to break out the Fuel Pressure Gauge, and start testing. Depending upon the kit you buy, for $30-$40 more you can get a universal kit that works on multiple cars.

Installing the gauge is a personal choice to be sure, but it shouldn't pose any additional risk. You should be fine leaving it in place. I wouldn't worry.

[Josh]

I wouldn't worry about it. Me personally, I don't see the need for the gauge at all. If your car has a hot-start issue for example, THEN it's time to break out the Fuel Pressure Gauge, and start testing. Depending upon the kit you buy, for $30-$40 more you can get a universal kit that works on multiple cars.

Installing the gauge is a personal choice to be sure, but it shouldn't pose any additional risk. You should be fine leaving it in place. I wouldn't worry.

I have a permanent fuel pressure gauge on my car. It is a very useful tool. Helped me quickly determine fuel regulator and check valve issues.

[Rad Dad]

Any pic of your engine compartment Dick?

I am out of the country now - on Curacao - overdue anniversary trip with the wife. Pics can follow after I return home. I will contact off-line.