gauges - Page 2

shadowblue89 · 06-19-2002, 03:40 PM

Mechanical Gauge
$ 91 ---- isolator
$ 40 ---- Braided fuel line
$ 40(roughly) ---- fuel gauge
$ ? All extra fittings(if needed)

Electrical Gauge
$200 ---- Everything needed

This is what Chris was trying to say about it comes down to a personal preference. You choose which one you prefer. The price for the 2 is close.

joe4speed · 06-19-2002, 04:02 PM

Wow!! I can't believe the price of that isolator went up that much!!!

of course it was 4 years ago when i got mine

Dog5ohfun · 06-19-2002, 05:29 PM

I have an electrical fuel pressure gauge from autometer, it is the ultra lite 2 1/16" gauge and its price was only $84.95. The part # is 4309. You can get it through summit. I don't know where the $200 gauge came from, I asked about it too when I bought mine.

Mach 1 · 06-19-2002, 05:43 PM

The $200 gauge is the nice one, with 2 psi increments, full sweep, highly accurate. they do make cheaper ones, which is what I guess you have?

How does the isolater work? What liquid is on the other side of the isolater? Is there fuel going to the gauge?

RPM427 · 06-19-2002, 09:23 PM

the extra price is from the isolator. The outside mount guages are very cheap, its the ones that can be mounted in the car that cost much more.

DRASTiK · 06-20-2002, 12:00 AM

I am also a big fan of mechanical gauges. The reason is that the 270 spread is much easier to read than a 180 that you get with electric. I have oil pressure and temp sitting on my a-pillar.

joe4speed · 06-20-2002, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mach 1

How does the isolater work? What liquid is on the other side of the isolater? Is there fuel going to the gauge?

You hook one side directly up to the schraeder valve, and on the other side of the isolator you fill it with antifreeze, the biggest pain in the *** is that you have to bleed it so it works right, and you need two people for that. No fuel to the gauge for safety reasons.

RED92LX50 · 06-20-2002, 08:42 AM

Dog5ohfun - you may want to check the Autometer website and see if your gauge was affected by a recall - I had the $79 Electric FP gauge and it was recalled due to sender problems. I sent them my old gauge - and they sent me the $180 full-sweep gauge FOR FREE!

Mach 1 · 06-20-2002, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by joe4speed

You hook one side directly up to the schraeder valve, and on the other side of the isolator you fill it with antifreeze, the biggest pain in the *** is that you have to bleed it so it works right, and you need two people for that. No fuel to the gauge for safety reasons.

I want another source of pressurized antifreeze coming into my interior about as much as I want fuel coming into my interior. And you have to bleed it...forget it! In my opinion, there is no reason not to get the electric gauge, other than saving some coin. If somebody cant connect a few wires to a sending unit properly, they have no business working on cars in the first place. You can read the autometer full sweep electric "ultra lite"gauge (not sure about the other ones they have) fine, it has 2 psi increments. Maybe its the aircraft mechanic in me, but you wont see any fluids running to the cockpit of an aircraft for the same reasons you shouldnt run them into the interior of your car. Electric is the way to go.

joe4speed · 06-20-2002, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mach 1

I want another source of pressurized antifreeze coming into my interior about as much as I want fuel coming into my interior. And you have to bleed it...forget it! In my opinion, there is no reason not to get the electric gauge, other than saving some coin. If somebody cant connect a few wires to a sending unit properly, they have no business working on cars in the first place. You can read the autometer full sweep electric "ultra lite"gauge (not sure about the other ones they have) fine, it has 2 psi increments. Maybe its the aircraft mechanic in me, but you wont see any fluids running to the cockpit of an aircraft for the same reasons you shouldnt run them into the interior of your car. Electric is the way to go.

Trust me, I agree with you, but summit did NOT sell the electric sender when I got my gauge... I'm all for the easy hook-up!

Dog5ohfun · 06-20-2002, 01:34 PM

The sender mounts directly on the fuel rail and sends the electrical signal to the gauge. I have it mounted in the pillar pod. I will check on that recall, thanks. I do have a problem, the electrical gauge doesn't match the pressure on the mechanical gauge that I also have under the hood.

RPM427 · 06-20-2002, 02:30 PM

Did you split a line off the fuel rail, or did you put the mechanical guage on your adjustable FPR?

PKRWUD · 06-20-2002, 03:39 PM

They usually mount, with an adapter, to the schraeder valve.

Take care,
-Chris

Dog5ohfun · 06-20-2002, 05:41 PM

RED92LX50-- Thanks for the info. on the recall for my fuel pressure gauge. I called today so now I have to take it out of the car and they are sending me the full swept gauge for replacement.

So, to anyone else reading these don't by autometer fuel pressure #4309. There is also a list at Autometer.com of other fuel gauges that have been recalled.

DemonGT · 06-21-2002, 05:36 PM

PKRWUD i know all about the hole oil on the floor thing..happend to me...er

PKRWUD · 06-21-2002, 07:34 PM

That looks pretty good!

Take care,
-Chris

06-19-2002, 03:40 PM	#1
shadowblue89 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 286	Mechanical Gauge $ 91 ---- isolator $ 40 ---- Braided fuel line $ 40(roughly) ---- fuel gauge $ ? All extra fittings(if needed) Electrical Gauge $200 ---- Everything needed This is what Chris was trying to say about it comes down to a personal preference. You choose which one you prefer. The price for the 2 is close. __________________ Charlie 89 GT 5spd

06-19-2002, 04:02 PM	#2
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	Wow!! I can't believe the price of that isolator went up that much!!! of course it was 4 years ago when i got mine __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

06-19-2002, 05:29 PM	#3
Dog5ohfun Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 92	Fuel gauge for RPM427 I have an electrical fuel pressure gauge from autometer, it is the ultra lite 2 1/16" gauge and its price was only $84.95. The part # is 4309. You can get it through summit. I don't know where the $200 gauge came from, I asked about it too when I bought mine. __________________ Black 1990 LX DSS Racing Super Pro Bullit 331, AFR 185, Anderson B31 Cam, 1.6 DSS rockers, Cobra Intake w/ 2 phenolic spacer, Aluminum DS, 3.73 gears, Tremec 3550, Lakewood SFI Bellhousing, MSD Digital 6+, Spintech Side Exhaust,

06-19-2002, 09:23 PM	#5
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	the extra price is from the isolator. The outside mount guages are very cheap, its the ones that can be mounted in the car that cost much more. __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

06-20-2002, 12:00 AM	#6
DRASTiK Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 536	I am also a big fan of mechanical gauges. The reason is that the 270 spread is much easier to read than a 180 that you get with electric. I have oil pressure and temp sitting on my a-pillar. __________________ Dave 88 GT - 13.4@106 on street tires (2.2 60ft) My Stang RHC member #75 My stang is FOR SALE!!

06-19-2002, 05:43 PM	#4
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	The $200 gauge is the nice one, with 2 psi increments, full sweep, highly accurate. they do make cheaper ones, which is what I guess you have? How does the isolater work? What liquid is on the other side of the isolater? Is there fuel going to the gauge? __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

06-20-2002, 08:42 AM	#8
RED92LX50 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 220	Dog5ohfun - Possible Recall Dog5ohfun - you may want to check the Autometer website and see if your gauge was affected by a recall - I had the $79 Electric FP gauge and it was recalled due to sender problems. I sent them my old gauge - and they sent me the $180 full-sweep gauge FOR FREE! __________________ 1992 LX 5.0 Convertible Red/Blk Gears, Exhaust, bolt-ons... R.H.C. #51

06-20-2002, 01:34 PM	#11
Dog5ohfun Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 92	Gauges The sender mounts directly on the fuel rail and sends the electrical signal to the gauge. I have it mounted in the pillar pod. I will check on that recall, thanks. I do have a problem, the electrical gauge doesn't match the pressure on the mechanical gauge that I also have under the hood. __________________ Black 1990 LX DSS Racing Super Pro Bullit 331, AFR 185, Anderson B31 Cam, 1.6 DSS rockers, Cobra Intake w/ 2 phenolic spacer, Aluminum DS, 3.73 gears, Tremec 3550, Lakewood SFI Bellhousing, MSD Digital 6+, Spintech Side Exhaust,

06-20-2002, 02:30 PM	#12
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	Did you split a line off the fuel rail, or did you put the mechanical guage on your adjustable FPR? __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

06-20-2002, 03:39 PM	#13
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	They usually mount, with an adapter, to the schraeder valve. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

06-20-2002, 05:41 PM	#14
Dog5ohfun Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 92	RED92LX50-- Thanks for the info. on the recall for my fuel pressure gauge. I called today so now I have to take it out of the car and they are sending me the full swept gauge for replacement. So, to anyone else reading these don't by autometer fuel pressure #4309. There is also a list at Autometer.com of other fuel gauges that have been recalled. __________________ Black 1990 LX DSS Racing Super Pro Bullit 331, AFR 185, Anderson B31 Cam, 1.6 DSS rockers, Cobra Intake w/ 2 phenolic spacer, Aluminum DS, 3.73 gears, Tremec 3550, Lakewood SFI Bellhousing, MSD Digital 6+, Spintech Side Exhaust,

06-21-2002, 05:36 PM	#15
DemonGT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 879	PKRWUD i know all about the hole oil on the floor thing..happend to me...er __________________ '91 GT,410W,10.5 to 1 comp,Victor Jr. heads,Victor 5.8 intake,FTI cam,Crane retro fit lifters,Scorpian 1.6 RR's,Melling HV oil pump,MSD distro.,Canton oil pan,FMS flywheel,Romac balancer,FMS timing chain,Accufab 90mm TB,C&L 76mm maf, 42lbers,HD clutch,K&N air filter,Mac long tubes,Pro dumps,powerchamber,FMS 9mm wires,180 thermostat,Ford Racing gauges,5inch Tach,centerline convo pro's,nitto DR's,Pro3i lower control arms,50/50 shocks,3.55 gears,TFS HD diff. cover Next year: Tremec TKO,Spec stage 3 clutch,alum driveshaft,complete fuel system www.angelfire.com/linux/demondan

06-21-2002, 07:34 PM	#16
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	That looks pretty good! Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

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