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Chris Tann
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Hi all,

The previous owner of my '98 S-281 had a boost and fuel-pressure combo gauge set mounted in a dual-pillar mount. This was at the same time as the Supercharger and high-vol fuel pump were installed.

The gauge stopped working recently. Before I start pulling stuff apart, I was hoping someone could give me a clue as to where the sensor is. Do the high-vol pumps (I think it was a T-rex or something like that) have a built-in pressure sensor, or will one be fitted inline somewhere? Work was done by Apex about '99.

Thanks,
Chris.

Posts: 36 | From: San Jose | Registered: Jun 2002  |  :
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It's probably on the fuel pressure regulator. That's where mine is.

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Posts: 1316 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2002  |  :
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...and is this an electric autometer gauge? Cause mine quit working a few weeks ago too. [Confused]

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Originally posted by 91 5.0:
...and is this an electric autometer gauge? Cause mine quit working a few weeks ago too. [Confused]

Yup, autometer gauge. So is there usually a pressure regulator seperate to the pump itself? Any idea where it is likely to be?

Thanks,
Chris.

Posts: 36 | From: San Jose | Registered: Jun 2002  |  :
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Is it mechanical or electric? If it is electric then I would suspect wiring. Find the sending unit and check to see if some wires have come loose.
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No wires have come loose. Everything seems fine but the needle no longer moves.

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