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What to use for a pressure gauge?

Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2021 4:00 pm
by schwabd1
I'm working on a speedster and want to use a pressurized fuel system with a hand pump. Where can I get a pressure gauge that will read that low? I'm guessing I want something that reads 0-5 lbs. What should the pressure be on a sealed unit? 1-2 lbs?

Re: What to use for a pressuren gauge?

Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2021 4:43 pm
by TRDxB2
Couple of old discussions : around 3lbs - sun may increase pressure and don't forget the stock cap is vented
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/29/28768.html
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/11 ... 1286937335
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/33 ... 1376041004

This may be an interesting attachment to include 1-5 psi fuel pressure regulator
https://www.ebay.com/itm/313552564263?h ... Sw96VguCIN

Re: What to use for a pressuren gauge?

Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2021 4:45 pm
by Tim Williams
1-2 lbs is good for a hand pump. They make modern low fuel pressure guages. The old vintage ones can get pretty steep in price.

Tim

Re: What to use for a pressuren gauge?

Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2021 10:01 pm
by TMiller6
Look at ATV tire gages on Amazon and places like Dennis Kirk. Typically brass with 0-10 or 0-15 psi scales.

Re: What to use for a pressure gauge?

Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2021 8:33 pm
by Been Here Before
Ever consider surplus sales of Nebraska?

https://www.surplussales.com/index/Ther ... auges.html

Re: What to use for a pressure gauge?

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2021 12:34 am
by ModelTWoods
"Never been there; done that", but could an oil pressure gauge that was calibrated low, work? The Dodges from the 1920's used a low calibrated oil pressure gauge.

Re: What to use for a pressure gauge?

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2021 9:47 am
by John Codman
Grainger has one that is 0 - 5PSI ( item # 18C790) but it's $35.