FP gauge hose question
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FP gauge hose question
I have an ISSPRO FP gauge. I opted to go direct connection instead of using the isolator. My question is, for you that have done the same install, what type of hose did you use from the fitting to the gauge? I would like to run stainless braided all the way, but I can't find a place with the hose and ends I need.
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I have an ISSPRO FP gauge. I opted to go direct connection instead of using the isolator. My question is, for you that have done the same install, what type of hose did you use from the fitting to the gauge? I would like to run stainless braided all the way, but I can't find a place with the hose and ends I need.
save ur money. Im running stainless from the Banjo bolt to where the Isolator used to be, then from there im running a dual male connection to connect both fittings, and oil pressure tubing to a gauge into the cab, center of my three gauge pillar
Rick
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I've had absolutely no problems with nylon 1/8" oil/boost tubing for ten years on my own trucks and many others. Just push it though some larger tubing to protect against kinks, cuts and abrasion.
Copper oil pressure tubing can break from flexing back and forth with engine movement.
Buy it by the foot air brake tubing from the autoparts is the best.
Main problems people run into-
leaks from overtightening compression fittings, hand tight plus one wrench turn is adequate.
Use no teflon tape, it doesn't hold up to diesel. Use Permatex #2 to seal threads.
Use a needle valve closed almost all the way at the head of the line to prevent gauge vibrations and to shut the line down in the unlikely event of a leak.
Copper oil pressure tubing can break from flexing back and forth with engine movement.
Buy it by the foot air brake tubing from the autoparts is the best.
Main problems people run into-
leaks from overtightening compression fittings, hand tight plus one wrench turn is adequate.
Use no teflon tape, it doesn't hold up to diesel. Use Permatex #2 to seal threads.
Use a needle valve closed almost all the way at the head of the line to prevent gauge vibrations and to shut the line down in the unlikely event of a leak.
#6
I use what we use on aircraft. All the wet guage lines that run into cockpit of small aircraft use the same stuff (mostly). My ram I used for a wet Isspro FP guage:
Source: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/index.html
AN 816-2 (1/8 NPT to -2 AN Nipple) x 2ea. $4.35 ea.
471-2D (-2 Aeroquip Hose Ends) x 2ea. $7.48 ea.
306-2 (Aeroquip 1/8 ID Instrument Hose) X ???? ft. $4.35 ft.
If you want to do your boost guage also, double the order, and get a Piers intake fitting, which will accept the 1/8 AN NPT nipple.
Whatever you do (even 24V engines), install a snubber on the FP guage if you are going wet into the cabin, or the needle will rapidly jump and make a hell of a noise and drive you insane, from the LP pulses
Source: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/index.html
AN 816-2 (1/8 NPT to -2 AN Nipple) x 2ea. $4.35 ea.
471-2D (-2 Aeroquip Hose Ends) x 2ea. $7.48 ea.
306-2 (Aeroquip 1/8 ID Instrument Hose) X ???? ft. $4.35 ft.
If you want to do your boost guage also, double the order, and get a Piers intake fitting, which will accept the 1/8 AN NPT nipple.
Whatever you do (even 24V engines), install a snubber on the FP guage if you are going wet into the cabin, or the needle will rapidly jump and make a hell of a noise and drive you insane, from the LP pulses
#7
I knew this was the right place to ask about this. I looked at Summit but did not know what fittings I needed to go from AN to the fitting on the back of the gauge and the banjo tap.
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To me, the stainless braided for a FP gauge in our trucks is a waste of $$...mainly because you can't really see much of it. Chaffing is not really aproblem if you use some zip ties.
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Question. Do I need to bleed the line from the needle valve to the gauge? I am assuming so since it will basically be about half filled with air. I plan on holding the gauge over a can/bucket and cracking cycling the pump prior to tightening of the nut on the guage to purge any air.
Thoughts?
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Question. Do I need to bleed the line from the needle valve to the gauge? I am assuming so since it will basically be about half filled with air. I plan on holding the gauge over a can/bucket and cracking cycling the pump prior to tightening of the nut on the guage to purge any air.
Thoughts?
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