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- Brighton, CO
- Vehicle Year
- 2002
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Type
- 3.0 V6
- Engine Size
- 3.0L
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
I would like to install a fuel pressure gauge in my 2002 4WD Ranger 3.0L where I can easily read it. I have had injection fuel pumps fail in other vehicles and, if there is a no start, I want to easily check fuel, spark, and air.
I assume running pressurized fuel into the cab is a safety no no. So I'm thinking I can install a gauge in the engine compartment adjacent to the fuse/relay box in the rear left side corner. It is easy enough to cut the 5/16" steel fuel line under the left side of the body, install a compression T, and run a line up over the outer edge of the wheel well to the gauge.
My question is, must I route 5/16" steel tubing from the T up to the gauge or can I use the approved high pressure injection fuel line hose? This should not run near the left side engine exhaust and hose would be a good deal simpler to run than steel tubing.
I assume running pressurized fuel into the cab is a safety no no. So I'm thinking I can install a gauge in the engine compartment adjacent to the fuse/relay box in the rear left side corner. It is easy enough to cut the 5/16" steel fuel line under the left side of the body, install a compression T, and run a line up over the outer edge of the wheel well to the gauge.
My question is, must I route 5/16" steel tubing from the T up to the gauge or can I use the approved high pressure injection fuel line hose? This should not run near the left side engine exhaust and hose would be a good deal simpler to run than steel tubing.