Fuel pressure test kits

[Donald]

So I am trying to test the fuel pressure in my Jeep. The (EBAY) fuel pressure kit I have does not have Schrader valve adapters. I think I bought it to test my Suburban's TBI if I remember. I inquired about getting just a Schrader adapter but they get told there are at least 3 different profiles for quick connect fittings for fuel pressure gauges so buying an adapter may not be the right path to head down.

I see some $20-$30 kits and then some more complete $100 to $200 kits. If possible I would like it to also work for my Subaru, unsure what that takes.

And trying to avoid having one fuel pressure test kit per vehicle.

And resisting the temptation to buy every tool I might ever need.

 

[Vikas]

I think you are asking if you should purchase a kit from Harbor Freight or from Snap On. I think you already know what you want. You are only asking for the confirmation from all of us

Seriously, even HF kit, which is NOT rated high, costs $90, so just find a cheap adapter on EBAY which will work for this case given that you already have rest of the stuff. If you needed one for Subaru, purchase another adapter on ebay later.

Quote:
And resisting the temptation to buy every tool I might ever need.
What is wrong with that approach?

 

[Donald]

Originally Posted By: Vikas
I think you are asking if you should purchase a kit from Harbor Freight or from Snap On. I think you already know what you want. You are only asking for the confirmation from all of us

Seriously, even HF kit, which is NOT rated high, costs $90, so just find a cheap adapter on EBAY which will work for this case given that you already have rest of the stuff. If you needed one for Subaru, purchase another adapter on ebay later.

Quote:
And resisting the temptation to buy every tool I might ever need.
What is wrong with that approach?


I have looked and the individual adapters on EBAY do not look like they will fit the current quick-connect fittings on my gauge. Different profile I think.

One thought would be to buy a kit from a known company like OTC and then assume if you need future connectors you can get them from OTC and they will fit your kit.

As for buying every tool, I am 5 years away from when my wife will retire and we will move to a more retirement friendly state and thus at that point I plan to cut back some.

 

[Trav]

Lots of them here for occasional use as well as pro units. This one for $42 is okay for occasional use.

http://www.tooltopia.com/star-tu113pb.aspx

http://www.tooltopia.com/specialty-tools-fuel-system-pressure-testing.aspx

 

[JamesBond]

I've used the free loaner tool from the auto parts store before, I think it had some adapters, and it worked just fine.

 

[Trav]

Hey thats right they do loan tools don't they.