I'm looking to create my own budget fuel pressure gauge.

I don't want to spend $50 on a $5 gauge and a special banjo that allows for an adaptor. I can get the gauge for $10 or so.

How can I make my own banjo bolt or can I find some kind of fitting at home depot or other specialized stores?

Thanks!

 

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My friend made a fuel pressure guage that uses a shrader valve. He got a banjo bolt that was drilled and tapped with a fitting so he can just check it by putting the guage on it. Pretty slick.

I will try to get pics/info for ya

 

hey thanks... that'd be awesome... i just can't see myself spending 50 bucks on a B&M gauge which besides the $5 or less gauge has the special banjo bolt and gauge adaptor included which shouldn't cost more than a few bucks... i'm no ricer so I don't care how the gauge looks.. it will be permanently installed under the hood anyway... having said that, any info and pictures are very welcome and greatly appreciated!

thanks!

 

what type of gauge are you using?

 

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I will try to get pics/info for ya</TD></TR></TABLE>

Nice! Like checking your tire pressure but easier.

 

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Nice! Like checking your tire pressure but easier. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Exactly!

I have a digital camera so its just a matter of getting ahold of him. Recently had his cell shut off cause he didn't pay the bill, too busy buying car parts..lol

 

any luck?

 

I payed $30 shipped for my b&myou can get them used on Ebay sometimes for like 15 shipped.

 

check ebay, they usually go cheap on there for everything needed.

 

They're worth much less than 15 anyways... but yeah.

If someone wants to sell theirs $15 shipped ready to be installed, I'll take it.

 

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No not yet, I did see him over the weekend but he didn't have it in his car. which is odd cause everytime I see him he is "tuning" his car...lol.

I will still try. Hope your not in a hurry!

 

I got pics of it, I just don't have them uploaded here at work. I will get them to you tonight.

Basically its a shrader valve off a Ford Fuel injection unit added to a banjo bolt off a mitsu that was drilled and tapped for the valve. I will get you pics ASAP.

 

i want this in recents-

 

Ok, I got the pics. I know it took me a while.

Post your email addy if you want me to send it to you. Or if someone can host them somewhere that would be cool too.