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I think I messed up my FP gauge

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Just got my no name FP gauge, liquid filled. On the top is a sticker that says to cut a little nib off on the back of the gauge after install. So I install it, feel pretty good that there are no leaks and it works. I cut off the black rubber nib on the back and a bunch of the liquid inside leads out. Was I not supposed to cut off that thing? Damn I hope its supposed to leak out a bit. Any input?
 

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Did you buy a liquid filled gauge? Liquid filled gauges are for use where there is lots of vibration. The liquid dampens the vibration and makes the gauge pointer steady. Usually the liquid filled gauges are designed to mount directly on the fuel rails.

If you loose all of the liquid, it doesn't hurt much, except that you don't have a steady pointer if you mount the gauge in a high vibration area.
 
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Ah, I see. Yes I got a liquid filled, and its mounted on the fuel rail. Hopefully it doesn't all run out. Thanks for the info.
 
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