fuel restriction gauge

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  1. intimidator

    intimidator Bobtail Member

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    I want to install a teltek fuel restriction gauge on my caterpillar. Does anybody know if I can install it after my secondary fuel filter.or do I have to do it on my primary.
     
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  3. Superhauler

    Superhauler TEACHER OF MEN

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    restriction gauge, plumb in the draw line after the primary filter. if you mean pressure gauge, you can plumb into one of the fittings on the secondary filter base.
     
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  4. intimidator

    intimidator Bobtail Member

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    Thanks...yes it's a restriction gauge...is there anyway to get a restriction reading from the secondary filter.
     
  5. SL3406

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    No, the secondary filter is after the fuel transfer pump so it's under pressure. You have to use a pressure gauge and watch for a drop in pressure.
     
  6. PaulE

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    secondary filter is on pressure side of pump so restriction is measured in PSI. what are you trying to figure out ?
     
  7. 1johnb

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    Restriction will be in inches of mercury or inches of h2o. pressure would be psi. If you want to know the condition of the secondary you will need a pressure gauge. Depending on the configuration you may be able to plumb in two gauges, one before and one after this would allow a pressure drop across the filter reading. How ever most bases have a pressure regulator built in which would make the second gauge non relevant.
     
  8. intimidator

    intimidator Bobtail Member

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    Just wanted to get restriction readings from both filters.that's all. Thanks
     
  9. mtoo

    mtoo Road Train Member

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    Do it like this, tap into the fuel line as it leaves the filter. The sender at the top of the filter head is where I get my fuel temp. You will like the TelTek

    Not good pic. Top I have Time, Amps, Volts. Center is Fuel Temp, Fuel Restriction, Fuel Pressure. Bottom Air filter restriction, Weight, Outside/Vent temp. Then I have water temp on other side of dash
     

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  10. mtoo

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    TelTek gauges are like Horse Power. slightly addictive.
     
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    And almost as expensive.
     
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