Hey guys, i have aautometer triple pillar i just put in my 05 and everthing is working but the boost. i drilled and tapped the aluminum phellum for 1/8 npt and put tape on fittings and connected the hose with no results cant get gauge to move. I cant figure out whats up? all suggestions appreciated. Roger

 

Have you crimped the tube any where?

 

I did bend it one time but then rerouted and i dont know if the crimp ruined the hose or nor. , i took a small piece and bent it and then straightened it out and it seemed fine???

 

If you're trying to get boost while sitting still and reving the engine, you won't see any.

Get on the road, and stomp on the loud pedal.
If you're not seeing Boost while on the road, you have a blockage, or a massive leak.

 

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Shovel, that is funny!

 

I did the stomp and still no boost, i will go back and check for leaks or blockage, thanks

 

Do you have compressed air? Reduce it to 25 PSI and try to pressurize the system to test your set up. Don't use full pressure, if you can't regulate it don't do use compressed air.

Did you over tighten the connections and collapse the tubing?

 

i have reulated air and i will test at 25 psi the connections were crushed the first time and i have 4 more i bought yesterday. How tight do make these before they crush the line but still seal?????

 

I would start with finger tight and then 1/4 turn more with a wrench. Just enough to seal it, no more. The object is to make it seal and stop.

 

ive had mine breake 4 times from it being too tight. it dosent break right there, i think it partialy cuts it and when i get on it, it bust.

 

Geico266 has it correct for the tightening in those connects.
This is an instance where more isn't better.

 

Well i found a crimp and that fixed it when i put a new hose on. The question is these readings, I can cruise at 60 and only have about 4-5 lbs boost. if i get on it it will go up to 35 and then settle back down to 3-5 do these #s sound right for a stock 05

 

Sounds like a winner.

That 35 pound boost seems high for a stock truck.
But it looks like it's working properly.

 

35 Seems pretty good! Congrats on figuring it out.

 

Thanks for the help guys. Now i am waiting on my quadzilla tow box for my trip to yellowstone in june, i will be pulling a 35" toy hauler with 2 harleys in the back, and i think i have covered all the bases my wallet will allow at this time. Next up when i get back will be improved exhaust and intake. Roger