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Old Nov 6, 2000 | 03:39 PM
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Fuel pressure gauge in car, is it safe?

Im thinking about putting a fuel pressure gauge in a pod in my car. Is it safe? Am i gonna get sprayed with fuel and lit up like a christmas tree? And are they accurate? Thanks in advance guys!!

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Old Nov 6, 2000 | 04:16 PM
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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
The safe way to put a fuel gauge inside the car is to use either a mechanical one with an isolator, or an electric one with a remote sender.

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Old Nov 7, 2000 | 11:00 AM
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Mallory makes a fuel pressure gauge isolator that works in the pressure range of fuel injection systems.

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