Unhappy with Lindsey fuel pressure gauge (rail), now happy with Lindsey as a whole
08-27-2002, 04:52 PM
#46
Nordschleife Master
That's one of the downsides to the internet...it's too easy to rip off a scorcher. If you had to write a letter and mail it, you might have reconsidered or forgotten about it.
On the other hand, you probably prevented this from happening to someone else!
On the other hand, you probably prevented this from happening to someone else!
08-27-2002, 05:06 PM
#47
Nordschleife Master
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I think that if I had waited for Lindsey to deal with me privately, that would have been in the best interest of everybody. (That sentance stinks, oh well)
But, yes by this happening Lindsey and everybody else has learned that the gauge will clear in some cars, but not in others. I was under the impression that motor mounts in poor condition means it will clear because the engine is lower...but thats not the case, worn engine mounts = more engine twist = gauge hits the hood.
But, yes by this happening Lindsey and everybody else has learned that the gauge will clear in some cars, but not in others. I was under the impression that motor mounts in poor condition means it will clear because the engine is lower...but thats not the case, worn engine mounts = more engine twist = gauge hits the hood.
08-27-2002, 05:55 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by adrial:
<strong> You guys can guess as to the end solution, but I've learned my lesson about talking too much.
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maybe they have some dirt on him and they exchanged their silence for his
<strong> You guys can guess as to the end solution, but I've learned my lesson about talking too much.
</strong><hr></blockquote>maybe they have some dirt on him and they exchanged their silence for his
08-27-2002, 06:23 PM
#49
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[quote]Originally posted by Dan Gallagher:
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maybe they have some dirt on him and they exchanged their silence for his </strong><hr></blockquote>
Shhh...dont spill the beans about that cheap ***** I picked up that one night...I told you that was our little secret
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maybe they have some dirt on him and they exchanged their silence for his
</strong><hr></blockquote>Shhh...dont spill the beans about that cheap ***** I picked up that one night...I told you that was our little secret
08-27-2002, 07:54 PM
#51
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[quote]Originally posted by teklord:
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i don't go for the "oh ****" handles. Especially not when we're both autoXing.</strong><hr></blockquote>
No...just the turn signals, horn, wiper, etc...
Then again, I've done it too
Adrial, Glad it's working out OK!
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i don't go for the "oh ****" handles. Especially not when we're both autoXing.</strong><hr></blockquote>
No...just the turn signals, horn, wiper, etc...
Then again, I've done it too
Adrial, Glad it's working out OK!
08-27-2002, 09:25 PM
#52
Rennlist Junkie Forever
It's well known that a gauge in the end of the fuel rail will ding the hood over a period of time. The engine simply moves too much.
This has been discussed over and over throughout the years and you can find several threads about this in the archives.
The solution is simple:
Use (2) NPT 1/8" 90 degree adapters. This allows you to offset the gauge much lower, thus not denting the hood.
That's what I used. Works great.
PS> and yes I too figured this out the hard way.
TonyG
This has been discussed over and over throughout the years and you can find several threads about this in the archives.
The solution is simple:
Use (2) NPT 1/8" 90 degree adapters. This allows you to offset the gauge much lower, thus not denting the hood.
That's what I used. Works great.
PS> and yes I too figured this out the hard way.
TonyG
08-27-2002, 10:29 PM
#54
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[quote]Originally posted by TonyG:
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PS> and yes I too figured this out the hard way.
TonyG</strong><hr></blockquote>
What was involved in the repair?
thanks,
Adrial
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PS> and yes I too figured this out the hard way.
TonyG</strong><hr></blockquote>
What was involved in the repair?
thanks,
Adrial
08-28-2002, 01:20 AM
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The best permanent solution to this problem is to contact SFR for one of our custom fuel rails.We braze the correct NPT fitting onto the rear of the rail and it allows the gauge to be aimed upwards.We also offer cool liquid filled gauges which are much better then the VDO cheapies that everyone else sells.Take care.
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