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Old 05-05-2012, 08:29 PM
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Boost gauge install help please
Will somebody please explain to me step by step how to install a boost gauge on a ic 12 valve. Sorry it's my first time and I'm confused. Thanks
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I just unscrewed the bolt under the intake manifold on the side below the grid heater. Then just screed the sensor into it and then just wired it up.
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Is the bolt just to the left(front of the truck) of the grid
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I kinda feel like a dummie but does the t-fitting screw into where the bolt comes out?
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Mine is positioned dead center of the grid heater, and maybe 1in or so below the grid.
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Depends on your fitting it is 1/8npt threads in the bolt hole. Mine was an electric sensor so it did just screw in the hole. You may need a fitting.
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All I got was the stuff from auto meter. If that tells anything
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Ok I looked and I have a bolt so what kinda fitting do I need?
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That depends on if your t-fitting will screw in or not. If it will go for it. If not just take it to a hardware store and get something that will work with the t-fitting and have a 1/8npt male end on it.
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But I don't need the t do I? Just a elbow to hook the boost line to right? Sorry if I keep dragging on I just wanna do this right
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Take a picture so we know what you have. Is it an electric sensor or mechanical sensor (plastic tubing all the way to the gauge)?
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You can see my electric sensor right below the grid heater intake hole.
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Yes, I know it's dirty. haha








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