• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

Clockwise or Counter to lower fuel pressure(kirban)

  • Thread starter Thread starter Prince95GT
  • Start date Start date Apr 5, 2006

Prince95GT

Founding Member
Sep 29, 2001
335
0
0
45
Canada
members.cardomain.com
Apr 5, 2006
#1
  • Apr 5, 2006
  • #1
which way do I turn that allen key to lower it?
 

5.0Droptop

...all those nights we shared, and you're a dude??
Special Agent Mukity-Muck Whats in Charge Round Here
May 15, 2002
1,785
1,130
233
54
Indiana
Apr 5, 2006
#2
  • Apr 5, 2006
  • #2
If I recall propely you back it out.
 

bynummustang

Seen my other Jackstand?
Jul 24, 2005
1
2
69
NC State University
Apr 5, 2006
#3
  • Apr 5, 2006
  • #3
I think so too, its been a while. Do you have a gauge inline?
 

5spd GT

"the 5.0 owns all"
Founding Member
Aug 7, 2002
9,516
6
99
Arkansas
Apr 5, 2006
#4
  • Apr 5, 2006
  • #4
Clockwise ups the pressure, counter clockwise lowers the pressure.

Similar to righty tighty, lefty loosey...
 
9

9 Deuce GT

Member
Dec 10, 2003
550
1
16
Geneva, NY
Apr 6, 2006
#5
  • Apr 6, 2006
  • #5
Please tell me that you are just checking to make sure your GAUGE is working properly. If not, why would you ever mess with the fuel pressure without a gauge?
 

5spd GT

"the 5.0 owns all"
Founding Member
Aug 7, 2002
9,516
6
99
Arkansas
Apr 6, 2006
#6
  • Apr 6, 2006
  • #6
I agree with 9 deuce GT...it would be best if you can adjust with a fuel pressure guage to watch. I can tell just by listening to the engine when it runs better...but you can only get into a ballpark "figure" when doing that...
 

Strype

Cuthbert catcher
Founding Member
May 11, 1999
61
34
104
125
Huntsvegas, AL
Apr 6, 2006
#7
  • Apr 6, 2006
  • #7
I messed with it w/o a guage and the next week I installed one... I was at 75psi
LOL- get a guage man!!!
 

tunedin302

I AM the law!!!
Jul 29, 2004
1,251
2
36
Pennsylvania
Apr 6, 2006
#8
  • Apr 6, 2006
  • #8
your FP guage will tell you which was leans it and which way increases fuel to the motor. If you look for a FP and can't find one then you should wait to adjust the FP until you install a guage. Summit has some inexpensive rail guages and FYI I believe it uses a NOS fitting.
 

jrichker

StangNet's favorite TOOL
In Remembrance. Thank you for your contributions
Mar 10, 2000
27,512
2,813
234
80
Dublin GA
lowendmac.com
Apr 6, 2006
#9
  • Apr 6, 2006
  • #9
Just in case you don't have a fuel pressure gauge and want an inexpensive setup...


Fuel pressure gauge adapter fittings:
http://www.holley.com/products.asp?product=17945NOS AN 4 to 1/16” pipe
http://www.holley.com/products.asp?product=16785NOS 1/16” male pipe to 1/8” female pipe

Or
See http://www.autometer.com/cat_accessorieslist.aspx?pid=10

I made my own pressure gauge and holder. I bought the NOS or Autometer adapter that you screw into the place on the fuel line where the schrader valve goes. I ran a piece of SS (stainless steel) braided hose to a brass T fitting that I mounted on the fender well by the MAF. I made a mount bracket out of aluminum angle I got from Home depot and bolted it to the fender well. Then I mounted the brass Tee to it with some machine screws and a plate. I sandwiched the brass Tee between the aluminum angle and a flat piece of aluminum that I trimmed off the extra aluminum angle. Three screws laid out in a triangle pattern go through both pieces of aluminum to clamp the Tee in place. I used a cheap industrial gauge from MSC Direct (http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNPDFF?PMPAGE=4590). It works great and was cheaper than anything Summit had.

If you look through the MSC Direct catalog, you can find any type of gauge you want, including liquid filled. You only need a liquid filled gauge if you mount it directly on the engine. The liquid filling dampens out the vibrations.

You can buy the Autometer Stainless Steel braided hose for like $60. Or a local shop that makes hydraulic hose assemblies can make it for you at a cheaper price. Ordinary low pressure hydraulic hose can be used in place of the Stainless Steel braided hose, the Stainless Steel braided hose just looks nice. I got mine for $4 at a place that sells industrial and military surplus parts of all kinds. The Stainless Steel braided hose goes for about $3.60 a foot and the fittings are probably about $5-$8 each. You can make your own and save some $$$, the shops may have a setup or labor charge to fabricate the hose assembly.



 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Brakes FOX BRAKES ISSUES
  • PonyGTrider
  • Jan 11, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2 3
Replies
53
Views
2K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jan 31, 2026
Mustang5L5
D
Fuel Erratic Fuel Pressure 1985 GT
  • DienstXIV
  • Jan 14, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
16
Views
695
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jan 16, 2026
AeroCoupe
S
FUEL PUMP ALWAYS ON
  • Scwhitten
  • Jun 6, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
27
Views
492
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Jul 4, 2026
manicmechanic007
A
For Sale Kirban Fuel Pressure Regulator NEW
  • afjLX
  • May 14, 2025
  • Engine and Power Adder
Replies
0
Views
308
Engine and Power Adder May 14, 2025
afjLX
A
M
01 mustang 3.8 fuel pressure issue
  • Mhaley2006
  • May 29, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
0
Views
162
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- May 29, 2026
Mhaley2006
M
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?