Date:         Sat, 23 Dec 1995 14:53:06 -0800
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From:         rickydik@ix.netcom.com (Ralph Ricks )
Subject:      RE: EFI - Caution - dangerous fuel pressure

Greg Griswold wrote: 
>
>As an ex-jeep racer, I am familiar with fuel pressure gauges, and 
would like >to offer a word of caution as to mounting mechanical fuel 
pressure gauges in >the drivers cockpit.  If the gauge developes a leak 
you will introduce raw >fuel, at pump pressure into the passanger 
compartment.  
>Just a word of caution.
>
Good words.  I neglected to mention the desirability of having a flow 
restrictor in the line.  I run a sheet metal screw into a brass fitting 
until it just drips fluid at op pressure.  I then cut the head off the 
screw so the fitting can be assembled and mounted near the main line.  
I do the same with oil pressure gauges.  Hot oil in your crotch is even 
less friendly than cold gas.  

For the Djet and Ljet fuel rail connection, I have just slotted the 
plug screw's threads so it leaks and then put the hose over it.

Ralph
>    No idea is so good it can't be improved.
>                                                         rickydick
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