fuel pressure
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Car: 90 camaro rs
Engine: 5.0 tbi 305
Transmission: 700 r4
fuel pressure
Hey guys just needed to know how to check fuel pressure on my 1990 305 rs I didn't find a port to check it and what's proper pressure in the system
Re: fuel pressure
Please search before posting. This has been covered many, many times.
GM TBI systems don't have a pressure tap. You need to buy an in-line tap, and the gauge to connect it to.
There are two primary styles of in-line pressure tap. One kind fits in the port of the TBI where the fuel inlet would go, the other replaces the fuel filter.
Typical TBI pressure is 9--13 psi; although some systems go higher. The service manual for your vehicle will tell that tale.
GM TBI systems don't have a pressure tap. You need to buy an in-line tap, and the gauge to connect it to.
There are two primary styles of in-line pressure tap. One kind fits in the port of the TBI where the fuel inlet would go, the other replaces the fuel filter.
Typical TBI pressure is 9--13 psi; although some systems go higher. The service manual for your vehicle will tell that tale.
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From: West-Central
Car: 91 Trans am
Engine: built 360 TBI
Transmission: built 700r4
Axle/Gears: 10bolt/3.23
Re: fuel pressure
I use the "Actron 7817", with the T on the feed line next to the alternator. I also fix the gauge under the wiper arm, to verify if the pressure drops under load. Pressure must stay constant.
Here is a pic of the inline T adapter https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/atta...-t-adapter.jpg
I would suggest using an AFPR and set pressure to 13 PSI.
Here is a pic of the inline T adapter https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/atta...-t-adapter.jpg
I would suggest using an AFPR and set pressure to 13 PSI.
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From: Columbia, TN
Car: 1990 camaro rs
Engine: 5.0L 305 tbi
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 2.73
Re: fuel pressure
Not sayin this is the proper way but i found a fuel pressure gauge that came with a T meant for rubber lines so i just cut the rubber feed line and put it there. Works for me
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