Date:         Tue, 10 Jun 2014 10:02:56 -0700
Reply-To:     Angus Gordon <birdworks@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Angus Gordon <birdworks@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Fuel Pressure testing
Comments: To: JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com>
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I use a cheap hardware store pressure gauge, 7mm fuel line and two hose
clamps. A 0-60 psi gauge is probably optimal, though 0-100 seems to have
enough resolution.

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/R0SP_jSThETIKi7KwEU_8tMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink

I guess there's a barbed fitting in there too.


De-pressurize the fuel system and add the gauge to your fuel line T after
removing the small bolt. I don't have a Bentley handy but check for the
desired pressure (29?). It gives figures for the fuel pressure regulator
vacuum line connected and not.

Shut off the engine and check that the pressure holds for 10 minutes. If
not, find out where it's leaking by clamping off the return line, injector
lines and supply line individually.



Angus




On Mon, Jun 9, 2014 at 9:09 PM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:

> Would someone please advise me as to how to set up, build and use a fuel
> pressure test rig?
>
> Thanks,
>
> John
>