[ratpack] Re: Fuel Pressure
- From: John Christensen <johncgg@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: ratpack@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:30:15 -0600
I like the Moroso that is :
65370 Fuel Pressure Gauge. 0-15 psi
Then the T for the rubber hose.
I guess for as much as I will use it, I want to go cheap. I shouldn't need
more than the 15# version, with the TBI. What ever company works best for
that pressure range.
It's not an urgent need at the moment, so don't spin your wheels. I have a
month or so before the snow goes away.
Thanks!
JC
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John Christensen
Saint Charles, IL
On Tue, Mar 2, 2010 at 10:38 AM, Chris Lindh <chrislindh@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Aeromotive 15633 0-100psi $26
>
> http://aeromotiveinc.com/products-page/accessories-electronics/15633-0-100-psi-fuel-pressure-gauge/
>
> Moroso 65372 0-60psi $37.62
> http://www.moroso.com/catalog/categorydisplay.asp?catcode=32045
>
> Both are special order, so there may be a delay after you order.
>
> It just dawned on me, what PSI fuel pressure do you use for TBI? If
> you can use a 0-30psi gauge I can supply those from AED, 6102 $17.99,
> 6103 liquid filled $24.65 I can get those on my next order from AED.
>
> Since you have rubber hose you may want to use an adapter with hose
> barbs? I can't imagine the adapter being more than $10. Have you
> asked Robert about a test port for TBI? Surely there is one
> somewhere?
>
> On Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 8:46 PM, John Christensen <johncgg@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
> > I don't know if there is a test port on my system. Even the inlet and
> return
> > lines are fabricated and go to rubber lines for a short distance. So I
> could
> > t in to the lines temporarily to test it.
> >
> > I have been thinking about a spacer for the injectors. Also, in Car
> Craft,
> > there was a article on the swirl torque adapters that showed that they
> were
> > good for some HP.
> >
> > Have to put money in to the distributor first. I haven't tried the one
> you
> > sent me, but I can see it has clearance issues before I even put it in.
> >
> > I would like to know if I am getting enough pressure though. Let me know
> > what a cheap set up would cost.
> >
> > Thanks!
> > JC
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 3:26 PM, Chris Lindh <chrislindh@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> >>Looks good Chris.. nice idea to use what you've got.
> >>
> >> >Jim
> >>
> >> Thanks Jim, it does feel good to "re purpose" items you already
> >> have... I'm glad I could find the 6500K bulbs locally. They are a
> >> real time saver since I won't have to correct the color on every shot.
> >>
> >> > Looks good. Wasting time and materials on the pictures can be
> >> > counterproductive. When they come out this good, it's time to move on!
> >>
> >> The shots are much improved over the "warm" bulbs I was using. Photos
> >> of black fittings didn't turn out as well. I would like to remove
> >> more of the shadows... I'll probably try some side walls to see if it
> >> helps. Those shots are done though, I'll experiment with the next
> >> parts I need to shoot. My worst shots are still better than most
> >> parts photos out there... thus the need for a watermark...
> >>
> >> > I always wanted to know what my fuel pressure is. It's important so it
> >> > doesn't lean out on the high end. How much is this little jewel with a
> T
> >> > for
> >> > a fuel line hose?
> >> >
> >> > JC
> >>
> >> I've thought about adding a permanent gauge to my '80 El Camino, but I
> >> decided to use the schrader test port and check it with a pressure
> >> tool when necessary. I'm leery about adding a possible leak source
> >> (although the schrader can foul up too - been there done that). The
> >> fittings are inexpensive - $9-$11 depending on the type: -6AN, 3/8 NPT
> >> to -6AN adapter, -8AN, black or blue, etc. The gauges I have in stock
> >> are 0-15psi for carbureted applications ($18, $25 liquid filled),
> >> you'd want 0-60psi. I'll get a price if you'd like.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Chris
> >>
> >> > On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 2:44 PM, Chris Lindh <chrislindh@xxxxxxxxx>
> >> > wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> It's been almost 3 months since I brought up the subject of building
> a
> >> >> macro studio, and then I faded away... well not really but business,
> >> >> travel, etc. took my attention.
> >> >>
> >> >> I was still thinking about how to build my macro studio, and I
> decided
> >> >> there were a few snags with making one out of a box, at least for my
> >> >> application. First my subject matter will be different sizes.
> >> >> Nothing very large, but potentially odd shaped. Second I couldn't
> >> >> find tracing paper, at least not in my normal shopping places. I'm
> >> >> sure if I go to the local art supply store I will find some.
> >> >>
> >> >> Thinking a "modular" studio was the ticket I poked around and found a
> >> >> neat idea, a studio made of PVC pipe:
> >> >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/ronmann/465800493/
> >> >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/ronmann/465800491/
> >> >>
> >> >> I like how you can change the size and it folds up for storage (I'm
> >> >> running out of room). I was at the hardware store about to buy the
> >> >> PVC when I had a thought. I was already buying shelving to store my
> >> >> parts, why not use a section of the shelving?
> >> >>
> >> >> So that's what I did, I used (prices reflect 10% coupon):
> >> >>
> >> >> Shelving unit: $Ouch, but I have to stack the parts, and will
> probably
> >> >> be buying more
> >> >> Clip on desk lamp (2): $17.94
> >> >> 100W Daylight 6500K CFL bulbs 4 pack (using 2): $8.97
> >> >> White poster paper: $0.98
> >> >>
> >> >> The good: I didn't have to adjust the color. There are still some
> >> >> shadows but I'm not sure I want to remove all shadow, maybe some
> >> >> shadow makes the items look more realistic?
> >> >>
> >> >> The bad: I had to adjust the brightness a lot. If I used the flash
> >> >> the fitting looked great but the gauge got washed out. I'll probably
> >> >> try some sort of walls to even out the light.
> >> >>
> >> >> Suggestions? Thoughts?
> >> >>
> >> >> --
> >> >> Chris
>
>
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