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Old 08-10-2014, 03:03 PM   #28
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Re: 89 S10 4.3 Need help troubleshooting TBI/IAC Idle issue

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Originally Posted by 76C10Stepside View Post
...I figured a static pressure test was inadequate, but hoped it would do for now. Would like to rig up a permanent test fitting (schrader valve?) so I can do a proper test anytime after I change the oil and filter. The auto parts store did not have anything like that, so I had to settle for an assortment of vacuum fittings with two different sizes on each end. I used two of them, a piece of hose and 3 hose clamps to connect the hose on the guage to the piece of hose added to the fuel lines by somebody else. Any suggestions?

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Here is a link that currently works to what I think is the easiest to use adaptor to test fuel pressure on TBI trucks.
http://www.toolsource.com/fitting-01...y-p-95304.html

You don't have a good gauge so you should buy one like in these links, that comes with the adaptor:
http://www.actron.com/product_detail.php?pid=16175

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...er=232719_0_0_

http://www.toolsource.com/fuel-press...sh0lcunug0t5v7
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