DodgePodge

Just wondering what subtle clues you can pick up on that reveal your lp if gone or going. Don't have the time or money to install a fuel pressure gauge right now and chrysler wants about $120 CD to check it. Any input would be appreciated.

Commatoze

Might crank a little longer in the morning.

Sure sign is that it won't start after draining the filter cannister when replacing the fuel filter.

An inexpensive solution is to use a Brian Hopper fuel gauge. It's a temporary affair that attaches to the Schrader valve and has a hose long enough the place the gauge against the windshield. Thirty-some bucks if I remember correctly. Do a Google search to find a vendor.

Homestead

For a $120 to check it, first thing I'd do is find another dealer.

GSP

Id say ya got to attach a fuel pressure gauge , at least a test one.

My truck ran great . Barely cranks and the motor fires right up. I put a Isspro fuel pressure gauge on the first month I had it and it only had 5 psi.

Went to cummins and bought a new lift pump , Now I read 14 psi and it doesnt go below 12 psi while driveing.

Just went on my first 3500 mi trip , I ran power service fuel additive for lube and the truck ran great the whole time, fuel pressure is still up.

I was worried that id have my VP44 injector pump die on my trip , but it ran great the hole time

ratsun

With out the year I cant offer to much, but if its a early 24v get any 0-30 oil filled pressure gauge with a 1/4npt end on it and thread it in to one of the plugs on the filter canister. You can buy a gauge from Princess Auto in Langley for about $10 However this will only tell you the pressure at idle. Scrap your dealer $120 willl mount a gauge in the cab

Tazman

DodgePodge,

You can't afford NOT to have a gauge.

Sad but true.....make it the only one if you have to but get one.

ISBPWRdRam

DodgePodge,

If you dont have a guage or the time to mount one temp, just go WOT on a hill or other area that will put a lot of load on the engine. I found mine out that way, before I guaged mine, I stepped on it going up an on ramp to a freeway, and it just wouldnt go, I could feel her bog for a second or 2 until the fuel flow caught up. IMO I would take the 120 the dealer was to charge you and buy a good guage and never have to worry about it again.