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Date:         Sat, 28 Sep 2013 12:56:36 -0700
Reply-To:     mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Fuel Line replacement - Fuel pressure test?
In-Reply-To:  <Wjnd1m00b08X5Fr01jne3l>
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I would never try to connect a FP gauge to an engine that was already
running, gas will squirt all over the place and the engine will stall.
Connect the gauge first, then cycle the key a few times to build
pressure. Check for leaks, if all ok, start the engine.


Mark




Scott Daniel wrote:
> it's always a good idea to know that the fuel pressure is within spec.
>
> the normal way is, engine running,
> connect your FP gaue to the testing port, on that triple T by the
> distributor.
> 7mm hex nut there.  Connect FP gauge hose there.
>
>
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