Re: removed my fuel tank ,1952 pressure guage at the fuel pump

Posted by Fred Puhn On 2013/7/8 9:30:25

Although I do not have a fuel pressure gage on my Packard I do have one on my old pickup and a race car. That gage is quite useful for diagnosing problems out on the road. It also helps when cranking the engine so you can tell what the fuel situation is before the engine starts.

Obviously anything with pressurized fuel in it is a potential hazard and needs to be treated with respect. The nice thing about gasoline is the smell. Any tiny leak inside the car is quite apparent to the driver. Also be aware that a fire will not start unless there is an ignition source such as a spark or high temperature. This hazard is much more likely under the hood. I suggest using metal lines to hook up a fuel pressure gage. I do not recommend the plastic tubing that comes with some modern gages. To handle the motion between the engine and the chassis you can use a steel braided teflon hose like the ones used for brakes. Rubber fuel hose also works but is less "bullet proof".