Test port

[6speedsd]

What size fitting do I need to use the fuel pressure test port on the filter housing? I have a gauge at home but need to get the fitting and some hose.

 

[hawgdoctor]

I have one at the shop. I'll check tomorrow, or I thinks its like $6 bucks for it if you want it.
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[6speedsd]

Yea, I should have googled before I posted. Found out about the adapter that apparently everyone sells! I'm not putting a gauge in the truck yet. I just want to hook up a gauge to test pressure on my dads truck. Trying to diagnose an issue.

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[6speedsd]

This may be a stupid question, but can't I get the adapter, some fittings, a length of hose and a regular mechanical pressure gauge and use that to test FP? Or do I need to get a hose made with ends crimped on? 50ish psi isn't a ton of pressure, but I'd hate for the hose to blow off the fittings once pressure builds. Not looking for anything permanent. Just one I can hook up and check pressure, KOEO, see if pressure drops after key is off, etc.

 

[hawgdoctor]

This may be a stupid question, but can't I get the adapter, some fittings, a length of hose and a regular mechanical pressure gauge and use that to test FP? Or do I need to get a hose made with ends crimped on? 50ish psi isn't a ton of pressure, but I'd hate for the hose to blow off the fittings once pressure builds. Not looking for anything permanent. Just one I can hook up and check pressure, KOEO, see if pressure drops after key is off, etc.

That would work just fine. I've done them on a permanent mount with regular push lock without issue. You would be fine.

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[Cr500]

12x1.5mm

 

[6speedsd]

Good deal. That's what I was hoping. I have a 100psi mechanical gauge and some barbed 1/8 fittings already. Just need to order that adapter and get some hose.

 

[6speedsd]

Do I need to drain the filter housing before I pull the test plug? Wasn't sure if there was some sort of valve in there that would keep the fuel from running everywhere or not.

 

[hawgdoctor]

You might get a little dribble out of it, but no need to drain it.

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[traxxus102]

12mmx1.5 BOSS O RING

 

[6speedsd]

Ordered the fitting from Glowshift after hours Wednesday. Was in my mailbox today. 2 day shipping, USPS, New Jersey to Mississippi. Now that's how shipping should be! If it had been shipped UPS or FedEx I wouldn't have gotten it before Tuesday next week!