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sam's 72 · 09-06-2002, 01:24 PM

I am working on diesel engine. I want to check the fuel pressure at the fuel rail, I have a liquid filled pressure gauge, and a hose hooked to it, what I need is a fitting that will screw on to a shrader vavle. The same size shrader valve that a valve stem on a tire is. Does any body know where I can get this? I have checked about 4 parts houses here, and no one carries it. I looked through all of my parts catalogs, and still no fitting. It there a internet site that I can order one from, any suggestion?
Sam

Michael A. K. G · 09-06-2002, 01:37 PM

Just about any fuel pressure tester for EFI should have what you are looking for. You do not want to use a carburated gasoline engine pressure tester. You will blow it out. They aren't meant for high pressure.

I think I bought mine from Sears for $30.

sam's 72 · 09-06-2002, 03:22 PM

The one I got is for high pressure, all I need is the fitting that screws on to the shrader valve, and I will be ready to go. Any ideal where I can get one
sam

Mike C · 09-06-2002, 09:31 PM

Some diesels have around 1600 psi of pressure in the rail... not sure about the one you are working on. Northern Tools automotive catalog has a diesel psi tester, but they aren't cheap. Comes with adapters, hoses and gauges for just about any combo.

09-06-2002, 01:24 PM	#1
sam's 72 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pasadena, Texas, USA Posts: 1,005	Trying to find a fitting to check fuel pressure! HELP!!!!!!!! I am working on diesel engine. I want to check the fuel pressure at the fuel rail, I have a liquid filled pressure gauge, and a hose hooked to it, what I need is a fitting that will screw on to a shrader vavle. The same size shrader valve that a valve stem on a tire is. Does any body know where I can get this? I have checked about 4 parts houses here, and no one carries it. I looked through all of my parts catalogs, and still no fitting. It there a internet site that I can order one from, any suggestion? Sam __________________ 72 LWB chevy truck. Pasadena, Texas

09-06-2002, 03:22 PM	#3
sam's 72 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pasadena, Texas, USA Posts: 1,005	The one I got is for high pressure, all I need is the fitting that screws on to the shrader valve, and I will be ready to go. Any ideal where I can get one sam __________________ 72 LWB chevy truck. Pasadena, Texas

09-06-2002, 09:31 PM	#4
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,723	Some diesels have around 1600 psi of pressure in the rail... not sure about the one you are working on. Northern Tools automotive catalog has a diesel psi tester, but they aren't cheap. Comes with adapters, hoses and gauges for just about any combo. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

09-06-2002, 01:37 PM	#2
Michael A. K. G Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: California central coast Posts: 126	Just about any fuel pressure tester for EFI should have what you are looking for. You do not want to use a carburated gasoline engine pressure tester. You will blow it out. They aren't meant for high pressure. I think I bought mine from Sears for $30.



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