[s-cars] Fuel pressure guage

[Steve Powers]

Before you go to the trouble and expense, try a can of ether (starting
fluid). If the car starts and runs with full power - it ain't fuel
pressure. BTDT last week. I replaced the fuel pump, fuel pump relay,
and filter only to discover that the car still wouldn't start.

Your car needs fuel, air and spark to run - hot or cold, day or night.
If it starts with ether and dies, it has spark and air. If it
continues to run after the ether is gone, it also has fuel. If it runs
with full power, it has full fuel pressure.

No need to go to heroic measures yet. I was nearly led to install a FP
gauge myself. I'm glad I didn't because it's simply another
(potential) place for gas to leak.

just sayin'...

Steve Powers

On 8/9/05, Paul DAnneo <padanneo at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Hello All,
> 
>  Finally getting to battle the hot start problem.
> 
> Someone mentioned a permanently installed fuel pressure guage on or near the fuel rail? I would like to install one.
> 
> Where could it be installed? I'm looking at the flare fitting off the fire wall before the braded line to the rail as the easiest place to install it. There is also a rubber line with crimped ends near the filter. Would someone drill a hole into the rail and thread it for the guage?
> 
> I would appreciate you advice on the proper location.
> 
> Also will there be any residue or leaking where I'm loosing pressure if its not the fuel check valve under the fender?
> 
> Thanks for any and all advice.
> 
> Paul
> 
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