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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 12:33 PM
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I just got a FASS stock replacement pump and I'm going to install a Isspro pressure gauge to go along with it. Should I tap into the fuel line between the lift pump and stock filter housing or between the filter housing and the inj pump?
 
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 01:31 PM
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My personal opinion is to get the reading as close to the IP as possible. If you have it before the filter, You'll only get that reading. What if your filter is clogged you could have 15psi on the guage but only have 5psi at the IP.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 02:50 PM
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I recommend this setup....

Universal Big Line Filter to Injection Pump Kit w/ fuel pressure access
 
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by BarryB
My personal opinion is to get the reading as close to the IP as possible. If you have it before the filter, You'll only get that reading. What if your filter is clogged you could have 15psi on the guage but only have 5psi at the IP.
^ what he said
 
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 04:35 PM
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Can I use one of the bleeder ports on top of the filther housing?
 
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 04:39 PM
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Not sure, my 12V doesn't have them. Isspro makes a tapped banjo bolt for the fuel line out though.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 08:21 PM
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I think the front one it's on IP side The banjo bolt is right on the jector pump that's the preferred spot
 
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 09:16 PM
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Thanks for the help! I just picked up my new lift pump and got my gauge yesterday.......hoping to get it all installed this weekend.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 02:42 AM
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Originally Posted by hanbilt
Thanks for the help! I just picked up my new lift pump and got my gauge yesterday.......hoping to get it all installed this weekend.
Did it come with all new fuel line? If so you may wanna look into this nice little adapter, I run one and it works great with my AD and FP gauge.

RUSSELL FUEL PRESSURE TAKE OFF (1/8" NPT side port)
 
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 02:52 AM
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Originally Posted by BarryB
My personal opinion is to get the reading as close to the IP as possible. If you have it before the filter, You'll only get that reading. What if your filter is clogged you could have 15psi on the guage but only have 5psi at the IP.
Well said!
 
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