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Building the Best K-jet Fuel Pressure Tester: What Would You Pick?

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I finally found the 245T that I've always been wanting. Of course, it runs like crap. I am very fond of the thrifty TBricks resourcefulness. That said, I am in this K-jet business for the long haul, so I want to be able to measure pressures very accurately. I don't want to buy a second fuel pressure tester three years from now either. Also, I am brand new to the K-jet game.

If you were building a very nice, but cost effective, fuel pressure tester, what would you buy?


I have seen these sets for sale:

1. Harbor Freight sells this one, but I read many complaints. I love Harbor Freight though.

2. Star Products

3. S & G Tool Aid makes this nice looking set.

4. CTA Tools makes yet another set.

I've also read this section of cleanflametrap.com (I can't find the JC Whitney set on their website) as well as this and this post here on TBricks.

Since I'm new I'm not sure, but it seems like all of the kits I listed have the right pieces minus the banjo bolts, correct? In that case, I guess it all comes down to which pressure gauge is the best. Any input here?

Thoughts? Insight? Insults?
 
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This is TurboBricks. I bought a $5 gauge and added fitting from Lowes and hoses and clamps from Advance AP. You will need both the 8mm, 10mm and 12mm banjo connectors. I have never found the valve part that would make measurements a lot more convenient.
 
Yeah, I know. Haha. TurboBricks is awesome. I am definitely one for going cheap where possible. I guess I figure I'm going to be using this setup FOREVER, so I want a great setup.
 
The horbor freight one is ok. Make sure you toss the Schrader's out the door
 
Pelican parts sells a dedicated kjet tester. The one I have is from IPD. They used to sell one. It uses a basic brass ball valve that you can get locally. To use the function where you test control pressure you just adjust the valve halfway so it's open to let fuel flow back to the tank and up to the gauge.
 
The Pelican Parts set looks a bit rich for my blood. After some more reading, I found that the S&G Tools gauge has been problematic (plastic gauge face has deteriorated when coming in contact with gasoline). Bah, all of this is just shooting into the wind. It seems impossible to find reviews on quality gauges.
 
Hello,

I was also looking for test gage. Many of the places that used to sell kit no longer do. I got some info from TB member and have pieced a kit together, although still need a few banjo fittings...that's the hardest part to get.

I think I have about $70 total in gage, "T" fitting, 2 shutoff valves, and the nipple ends for 1/4 and 1/8 fuel line to connect to the banjo ends. Everything was 1/4 NPT. One side of the kit has 1/4 inch line and the other has the 1/8. If you need a picture, let me know and I will see if I can get hi-tech enough to do it.

I used a WIKA 2.5" liquid filled gage ...$33 at local store..you can find them online for $25 or less.

Check your PM.

Bob
 
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TestPoint said:
You will need both the 8mm, 10mm and 12mm banjo connectors.
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Ok, so I've been doing some more research. I only need two banjo fittings, right? As I see it:

At CPR = 8mm banjo fitting and bolt

At gauge hose connection = 10mm or 12mm? Which one?
 
I'll go look in the morning . . . pouring rain at the moment . . . better that the ice/snow a hundred miles north of me.
 
As somewhat of an update, Art was kind enough to talk with me via email. He assured me that, if buying a kit, I would not need any extra banjo fittings (even though his website might lead you to believe that) when working on a B21FT. The lowest price I could find (shipped) on the S&G Tool Aid kit was from Auto Tool World. It's in the mail now. I'll post back once I have a chance to begin pressure testing.
 
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