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Re: 87 4x4 305 TBI Code 24
« Reply #15 on: October 14, 2012, 06:40:48 pm »
That is an AN style in-line fitting based on a 37° flare.  It's not compatible with factory tube and o-ring fittings.  It won't work with your system by itself.

Is there something acceptable and cheap to just buy similar to the fitting above and without a trip to the hardware store? Sorry if I sound lazy,but I am looking for something to be able to put my 1/8NPT gauge in.

I notice CFM-Tech or whatever has there own adapter for the sweet price of $39. Was just looking to ease installation.

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Re: 87 4x4 305 TBI Code 24
« Reply #16 on: October 15, 2012, 12:25:53 pm »
CFM-techs adapter is expensive because of the factory metric o-ring setup.  I don't know of any adapters that will work off the shelf.

http://rvmorsemachine.com/product.htm

http://stores.ebay.com/TBIPARTS_TBI-Inline-Gauge-Adapters/_i.html?_fsub=1076084017&_sid=1194487&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

This is what I have, it mounts in front of the fuel filter:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUN-CP7817/

http://www.actron.com/product_detail.php?pid=16175

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Re: 87 4x4 305 TBI Code 24
« Reply #17 on: October 15, 2012, 07:05:03 pm »
CFM-techs adapter is expensive because of the factory metric o-ring setup.  I don't know of any adapters that will work off the shelf.

http://rvmorsemachine.com/product.htm

http://stores.ebay.com/TBIPARTS_TBI-Inline-Gauge-Adapters/_i.html?_fsub=1076084017&_sid=1194487&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

This is what I have, it mounts in front of the fuel filter:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUN-CP7817/

http://www.actron.com/product_detail.php?pid=16175

Thank you for the links. Looks as if I will be buying either the Morse Machine or CFM TECH piece. I don't mind the schrader valve style,but it cannot be removed and use the typical 1/8 NPT style gauge.

Even though my setup is fairly stock (305,long tube headers,removed air silencer,2.5 exhaust without cats) Would an adjustable pressure regulator be of use for me? Worth the initial cost?

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Re: 87 4x4 305 TBI Code 24
« Reply #18 on: October 16, 2012, 01:34:40 pm »
You can make one adjustable yourself...  Just drill out the regulator portion, punch out the pin, slot it and reinstall it. 
If you are stock, I don't think you are going to need it though.

All you need it is (assuming you have the regulator off) a 21/64" drill bit, a dremel or a cut off wheel and some patience.
With the regulator off flip it over and note the hold in the center with a bronze inside,  Make note of where the tab is on the side and mark it, you will need to put it back to get the prior pressure (if it is near the top, you have potential for adjustment, otherwise you are out of spring)



Punch the center of the hole and drill into the bronze (not a lot though, you are only trying to get the bronze out...)



With it drilled using the punch, drive out the lower portion.



Take the screw out of the washer and using the dremel or cut off slot the center for a flat screwdriver:




Reassemble the regulator back together and you are done.  The ONLY downfall to this is if you want to increase the pressure, you have to take the injector lid off.  But once you get it set, you won't be changing it.










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Re: 87 4x4 305 TBI Code 24
« Reply #19 on: October 16, 2012, 04:59:48 pm »
A pretty thrifty little mod there.. I appreciate you posting that. I will get my other issue figured out first and go from there..