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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 12:17 PM
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Default Hobbs? switch?
Anybody know where I can get one?
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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 01:02 PM
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i think i want one as well to turn on my 2nd pump so i am not at 74psi fp all the time
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You can buy them on ebay for $11 - 40 bucks.
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u can get one at your local nappa auto parts store.
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no ****.....you just ask for a hobbs switch? I figure they are gonna ask the eternal "what kinda car is this for?"
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i got one from them...had it in stock even...it looks just like this.



i never used it though.

i will sell it to you for $10 shipped if u want it.
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Originally Posted by cablebandit
i think i want one as well to turn on my 2nd pump so i am not at 74psi fp all the time

whoa!!! i guess you are using the stock intank regulator then?

remove that...splice in an adjustable FPR in the back of the car.

adjust your pressure from there
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called napa and they never heard of a hobbs switch...what did you ask for or do you have a part number?
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called napa and they never heard of a hobbs switch...what did you ask for or do you have a part number?
they know it as a pressure switch
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they come in preset pressures.. 5,10psi etc.. or you can get a more $$ adustable one
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well i called 2 more Napas.....no idea....what is this used for normally? the one in the pic looks like the fpss that comes in the nos5177 kit......
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