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Posted by v8302stangs (Member # 530) on
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Ah I just bought a used Autometer electric fuel pressure gauge the other day and while I am familiar with the carbuerated 302, I have very little idea of where the pressure sensing unit needs to be installed on the 5.0. I have a 95 5.0 and if anyone can help me or point me in the right direction, that would be great.
Posted by SVTJD (Member # 553) on
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Go to Autometer.com for illustrations and instructions for the specific regulator you have.
Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on
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Follow the fuel rail on the tassenger side. You'll see a shrader valve around the area of the ECT sensor.
Posted by v8302stangs (Member # 530) on
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Ok what's a shrader valve? I located my passenger side fuel rail and found a fitting in the front area of it that has a little blastic knob on it (looks kind of like the cap for putting air in your tires) the pressure unit I have, has a fitting that looks like it would go right into that part.
Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on
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Originally posted by v8302stangs:
Ok what's a shrader valve? I located my passenger side fuel rail and found a fitting in the front area of it that has a little blastic knob on it (looks kind of like the cap for putting air in your tires) the pressure unit I have, has a fitting that looks like it would go right into that part.
Yup, you found it 
Make sure you use teflon tape on the threads to seal it and triple check for leaks after you install it and turn on the motor.
Posted by v8302stangs (Member # 530) on
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alright cool I'm going to get ready to do this. I'm pretty sure it's ok to pull the plug out and use a rag to soak up the pressurized fuel that comes out, correct? Also, should the shrader valve come out pretty easily or is it tight like a mofo? Other thant that, I think I should have everything down.