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Old 09-03-2011, 08:51 PM
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should the fuel pressure drop to 0 when you shut the thing off.? or do i have a leak in my gauge line somewere?

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i have a leak
 

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Old 09-03-2011, 09:34 PM
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It should keep pressure in the line, other wise be hard to start.
 
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Old 09-06-2011, 07:20 PM
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it should keep 25 psi witch it is at idle even when truck is off?
 
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No I'm not saying it should keep that much pressure but there has to be some pressure or air will get in.
 
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