Mechanical fuel pump

[richard-wilkins@hotmail.c]

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[richard-wilkins@hotmail.c]

These are the pics of my elec fuel pump installation.

[jbcollier]

By all means use a pressure gauge to set up your fuel pressure.  After it is set though, please remove it and plug the port.

[richard-wilkins@hotmail.c]

Thanks for the comment re the removal of the gauge. I've heard this before but conversely, I have seen them left in a few road cars and competition cars. Open to help on this one. Is there a known problem with leaving them in please? Are they prone to leakage?
Thanks in advance.

[jbcollier]

Yes gauges can fail, and they fail much, much more often than a solid brass plug.  Worse, its position is perfect for spraying leaking fuel all over the engine compartment.

So, is it going to fail?  Probably not.  Could it fail?  Maybe.  Is fuel pressure something that needs to be monitored constantly?  No.

Therefore best practice is to set up your pressure and then remove the gauge and fit a plug.

[richard-wilkins@hotmail.c]

Thanks for your points which are well made. I will take the necessary precautions and remove it. Thanks again.