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Fuel pressure gauge Question

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Cat nip, Jan 18, 2010.

  1. Jan 18, 2010 #1
    Cat nip

    Cat nip Light Load Member

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    To test the fuel pressure on a Cat can you use a regular automotive fuel pressure gauge or do I need a certain one? Thanks.
     
    Cat nip, Jan 18, 2010
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  3. Jan 18, 2010 #2
    Cat nip

    Cat nip Light Load Member

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    Anybody got it on?
     
    Cat nip, Jan 18, 2010
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  4. Jan 21, 2010 #3
    truckfixinsob

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    Depends on what the guage you are useing is rated to read an where you are testing it at
     
    truckfixinsob, Jan 21, 2010
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  5. Jan 21, 2010 #4
    Coal Bucket

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    You can use any pressure gauge.... The one i use is a gauge for an air compresser, mine reads to 175# way overkill....then had a small hyd hose made (had mine done to 18" long or so) to connect the gauge to the female cat quick cpler... i will try an look up the cat part # for the quick connect and post it later...
     
    Coal Bucket, Jan 21, 2010
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  7. Jan 23, 2010 #5
    Cat nip

    Cat nip Light Load Member

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    ok I have a pressure gauge, where do I hook it up on the truck? On the filter housing?
     
    Cat nip, Jan 23, 2010
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  8. Jan 23, 2010 #6
    Coal Bucket

    Coal Bucket Light Load Member

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    On your secondary filter housing (the one mounted on the driver side of engine) there should be a test port.... I have seen some without it but most all do have it... It looks like an airline coupler sticking straight up close to the block and usually has a plastic cap on top of it to keep dirt out..... this port is only for testing not ment to run a full time pressure gauge off of.......... sorry for any spellin or gramatical errors, i had a "few" crown and cokes tonight...
     
    Coal Bucket, Jan 23, 2010
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  9. Jan 25, 2010 #7
    Cat nip

    Cat nip Light Load Member

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    Ha, I'm drinkin Canadian Club and sprite! Not as good as Crown, but with the mpgs I've been getting its all I can afford!!!
     
    Cat nip, Jan 25, 2010
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  10. Jan 25, 2010 #8
    Donnyh

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    black velvet and pepsi here..cheers
     
    Donnyh, Jan 25, 2010
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