B&M Vibrating fuel pressure gauge kicks ass!
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B&M Vibrating fuel pressure gauge kicks ***!
I just installed this thing and the needle f***ing vibrates! Is this normal for such a cheap gauge? What should I do, average the highest and lowest point and hope for the best? Doesn't any American company make anything worth buying anymore? I already returned 2 POS Autometer gauges and bought Defi. I'm so pissed!
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Re: B&M Vibrating fuel pressure gauge kicks ***! (Evil Beaver)
understand what you are saying, it is a tad annoying. VDO and others make liquid filled gauges that are direct replacements for the B&M threading.
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Re: B&M Vibrating fuel pressure gauge kicks ***! (VaporTrail)
Sorry, I wasn't trying to be insensitive towards the lives lost, just making a comparison to the cost cutting in American manufacturing. Didn't mean to **** anyone off.
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Re: B&M Vibrating fuel pressure gauge kicks ***! (Evil Beaver)
if its all over the place, then no good. I got the same gauge on top of fuel fliter and it works fine, it vibrates plus/minus 1/2 psi - i thought it was normal, since its mechanical and fuel pressure fluctuates.
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Re: B&M Vibrating fuel pressure gauge kicks ***! (Evil Beaver)
Sorry, I wasn't trying to be insensitive towards the lives lost, just making a comparison to the cost cutting in American manufacturing. Didn't mean to **** anyone off.
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Re: B&M Vibrating fuel pressure gauge kicks ***! (blufke)
what cost cutting in the manufacturing of the shuttle(that had to do with what failed)?
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Re: B&M Vibrating fuel pressure gauge kicks ***! (Evil Beaver)
what cost cutting in the manufacturing of the shuttle(that had to do with what failed)?
Haven't you ever posted something stupid while drinking vodka and Mt. Dew? Anyway, hopefully they'll be able to figure it out. I do believe that NASA deserves more money, don't you? It's a 20 year old design and is in desperate need of an upgrade, that's for sure.
Haven't you ever posted something stupid while drinking vodka and Mt. Dew? Anyway, hopefully they'll be able to figure it out. I do believe that NASA deserves more money, don't you? It's a 20 year old design and is in desperate need of an upgrade, that's for sure.
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Re: B&M Vibrating fuel pressure gauge kicks ***! (blufke)
They do have new designs for the shuttles. They were just not using it right then. Plus, it seemd to work very well in the first place. Those things cost tons of dollars. I just only hope the lives lost are going to a good cause and the information that is and will be learned will be invaluable.
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Re: B&M Vibrating fuel pressure gauge kicks ***! (Evil Beaver)
instead of blasting B&M, maybe if you understood how a fuell delivery system worked and how this particular gauge was designed, you would know that this is normal for that gauge. if you do no want the needle to vibrate, why not get the electronic gauge that incorporates a buffer?? the fuel pump delivers fuel in many small 'pulses" (as do almost allfluid pumps) so the reading you are gettting is actually VERY accurate. learn a little more before spouting off like an idiot!
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Re: B&M Vibrating fuel pressure gauge kicks ***! (vactor)
instead of blasting B&M, maybe if you understood how a fuell delivery system worked and how this particular gauge was designed, you would know that this is normal for that gauge. if you do no want the needle to vibrate, why not get the electronic gauge that incorporates a buffer?? the fuel pump delivers fuel in many small 'pulses" (as do almost allfluid pumps) so the reading you are gettting is actually VERY accurate. learn a little more before spouting off like an idiot!
Would somebody please lock this thread? I embarrassed myself and this thread won't go away! BTW, thanks to those who offered advice despite my ranting.
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Re: B&M Vibrating fuel pressure gauge kicks ***! (Evil Beaver)
The full sweep Autometer fuel pressure gauge is actually quite good and accurate. Just don't get the half sweep models. http://store.summitracing.com/global...e/atm-5763.jpg
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Re: B&M Vibrating fuel pressure gauge kicks ***! (sporkcrx)
Where can you get the VDO gauge that threads on the fuel filter like the B&M?
I didn't see it on their site.
I didn't see it on their site.
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Re: B&M Vibrating fuel pressure gauge kicks ***! (275Performance)
Well I think the B&M comes with an adapter that accepts a 1/8" NPT gauge...I think it's http://www.egauges.com or somethign they have LOTS of VDO but I'm sure Summit and Jegs have them also.
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Re: B&M Vibrating fuel pressure gauge kicks ***! (Hatchblack)
Well I think the B&M comes with an adapter that accepts a 1/8" NPT gauge...I think it's http://www.egauges.com or somethign they have LOTS of VDO but I'm sure Summit and Jegs have them also.
is that it?
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Re: B&M Vibrating fuel pressure gauge kicks ***! (integra-modder)
i use the cheap *** summit racing one for my FP gauge.
mechanical, liquid fill.
my other gauges are VDO's
mechanical, liquid fill.
my other gauges are VDO's
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Re: B&M Vibrating fuel pressure gauge kicks ***! (iam7head)
yea my b&m vibrated ALOT when i first got it on. a few weeks later after i changed my setup around a lil and also took out the b&m and reinstalled it completely, it only vibrated like .5-1 psi in each direction. sometime the vibration is so slight u can actually see the needle pointing to just one number. liquid filled gauge will definitely help
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Re: B&M Vibrating fuel pressure gauge kicks ***! (Pengo)
Damn, this thread keeps coming back from the dead. I posted this on 2/11/2003! I've learned to live with the vibration, but it makes it difficult to adjust my AEM FPR. One thing I have noticed is that the larger the AEM orifice I use, the more it fluctuates. VDO gauges aren't that much money and several people have recommended them, so eventually I might get one. I haven't been able to find out if they're liquid filled, though. It serves it's purpose for now.