seeking fuel pressure sender

sfg sfgent at ac.net
Wed Oct 8 12:55:11 GMT 1997


Shannen Durphey wrote:
> 
> Just a clarification, 91-93 Lumina with Variable fuel uses a fuel module to
> measure alchohol content and fuel temp.  No pressure sensor.
> 
> ----------
> > I think that somewhere around 92 or 93 GM makes a Lumina with variable
> fuel
> > (alcohol) capability.  I think this has a fuel pressure sensor, and or
> fuel
> > temp.  Can't remember for sure, but I'll check the service manuals
> tomorrow.
> >
> >
> > Frederick Breittweiser writes:
> > ----------
> > > >Frederic "Mr. Nitro"
> > >
> > > LOL.  Naaaah... haven't run Nitrous on anything in years.  I never could
> > > get it dialed in right and blew a few pistons along the way.  Its Mr.
> > > Turbo/Supercharger now ;)
> > >
> > > >for aircraft application that looks exactly like an automotive
> > > >oil pressure sender (1/8 NPT fitting, p/n PS-211-9000) Would prefer
> > > >to find the automotive version for 1/4 or less the price. Still
> > > >looking...  Steve
> > >
> > > What you need is a pressure sender, capable of measuring 0-15 PSI for
> > > carbs, and 0-60psi for FI, that can handle corrosive materials.  If you
> > > can't find a suitable unit in an auto-store, I'd check out the
> industrial
> > > suppliers in your area.
> > >
> > > I also believe VDO makes a fuel pressure sender/guage that might be
> > > suitable.  The one I'm picturing has the guage/sender built right in,
> and
> > > is mechanical, thus sitting on your fuel rail, or off your carb.  Liquid
> > > filled if I recall.
> > >
> > > I need to keep better track of this stuff...
> > >
> > >
> > > Frederic Breitwieser
> > > Homebrew Automotive Mailing List
> > > Bridgeport, CT 06606
> > > http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/4605/index.html
> > > 1989 AG Hummer 4-Door
> > > 1993 Supercharged Lincoln Continental
> > > 2000 Mid-Engine Sports Car <smile>
> > >
> > > Seeking info on: Audi 5k Locking Diffs, Audi 5k trans bolt pattern, and
> > > 17x11" rims.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ---
> > >
> >
> >
> >
I would like to mount the fuel pressure indicator in the cab of my
truck, so the fuel-rail mounted type isn't the ticket. Is the
diaphram material in an oil pressure sender resistant to gasoline ? 
I remain on the hunt....thanks for all the input thus far.  Steve



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