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Old 08-19-2004, 02:32 AM
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My brand new Autometer electric Fuel Pressure gauge is acting differently so I cannot figure out which is normal. Maybe someone has some feedback on this matter.

Installed the gauge about 4 days ago, pressure was always constant at 60 psi, even when I shifted.

Today, everytime I shifted gears, it would drop down to 0 and then climb back to 60 psi about a second later.

So which is normal ? SHould the gauge drop to 0 when shifting or remain constant at a number

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Old 08-19-2004, 03:08 AM
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Poor Zoltan. I thought I had maybe helped you catch a break last Saturday with those gauges. Have you checked to make sure those fittings were still tight and not leaking any?
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If you're running static fuel pressure of 60psi, your gauge should stay at 60psi.
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Originally Posted by Trojan T/A
Poor Zoltan. I thought I had maybe helped you catch a break last Saturday with those gauges. Have you checked to make sure those fittings were still tight and not leaking any?
Hey Chris, that is the story o my life.
I will check them again today
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call them, they had a recall on the electric FP gauge. Mine was replaced as well as three other local guys I know




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