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Old 06-04-2009, 11:48 AM
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is the fuel pressure gauge supposed to fit on the inside of the schrader valve or on the outside ...i got an el cheapo pressure guage from harbour friegt and the only adapter the fits is on the inside of the valve but its not going in very easily

its the short hose on the right in this pic in trying to usehttp://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=92699
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Old 06-04-2009, 06:41 PM
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wow 48 views and no answer ...i thought this would be easy for you guys?
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One of the adapter hoses should screw on to the valve and then the gauge end screws onto the adapter hose
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Old 06-04-2009, 07:09 PM
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the only hose that fits screws to the inside threads on the valve ...is that right?
i was expecting it to screw on the out side threads
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no!!..it screws to the outside of the threads, not inside, your kit may not have the proper adapter.
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Old 06-04-2009, 07:16 PM
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ok thanks ....guess im going to have to buy a separate adapter
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The actron kit I bought from a-zone came with all stuff for fords
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Old 06-04-2009, 07:20 PM
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ok thanks ill check that out ...this set was only $8.99 on sale ...now i see why ...lol
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things are cheap for a reason
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well its not like im going to use it everyday and need it guarantied for life or anything ...would just be nice if it just had the right parts
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