What are some ways to check my line pressure? I looked up some tools but they were expensive. Anything cheap out there to use to get the pressure?

 

Simple fix here...go to northern tools....purchase a 2 and a half inch, 0-400 psi, hydralic pressure gage..$9.95...(note.. I get the souped up ones that are nitro filled they cost $14.95)..a 48" steel braded hose...$4.90...a 1/4 to 1/4 npt coupler..$1.97 to couple the hose to the gage...get a 1/4 to 1/8 npt reducer..$.97 for the other end of the hose and you are in business...screw this into your pressure tap in the side of the transmission and you'll be like the tranny guys...It'll cost ya less than twenty bucks....Another good source for these gages is Tractor Supply house, they can help too....I hope this helps ..Dave

 

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you very much

 

I could only find a 0-6000psi hydraulic pressure gage on the Northern Tools website and I cant even find the Tractor Supply house Would you happen to have part numbers or easy access to these items? Again thanks for the help

 

After some googling I was able to find the following except a 0-400 hydraulic pressure gauge(does it have to be hydraulic? Found severel others but say they are for messuring oil, gas, and water)

Here's what I found. Could you tell me what can and cannot be used and if I could get these from supplier?

Gauge:

Valley Instrument Grade A Stem Mount 2 1/2in. Glycerin Filled Gauge — 0-400 PSI

Brass movement with C shaped Boudon tube. 1/4in. NPT male connection. For use with air, gas, oil or water. Black enameled aluminum pointer, white aluminum dial and temperature compensating polycarbonate window. Glycerin filled to dampen pulse and vibration. Accuracy: ASME/ANSI B40.1 Grade A (2-1-2%).

* Range PSI: 0-400


http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w..._357856_357856


48" steel braded hose:

http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...4&autoview=sku

NX11148 D-4 (48”) Stainless Steel Braided Hose (Blue)
http://streetfighters-usa.com/store/nx_accessories.html


-03 Straight to Straight Hose Assembly
(Female JIC, swivel nuts each end)

PP-33348

48"


"


$25.0
http://www.paragonperformance.com/ASSYS.HTML


1/4 to 1/4 npt coupler:

HUSKY
1/4 In. x 1/4 In. NPTF Connector
Model HDB30200AV


1/4 x 1/4 NPT Female coupling. Easy to connect design.

• 1/4" x 1/4" NPTF Connector
• Heat treated steel provides extended life over brass.
• Zinc plated to prevent corrosion.
• Offers easy connection .


Store SKU # 661382
Internet # 169716
Catalog # 100007722

Price: $1.97/ea
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS....jsp?pn=169716


1/4 to 1/8 npt reducer:

16126 1/4 NPT X 1/8 NPT MALE UNION CONNECTOR $4
http://www.nitrousdirect.com/nitrous-express.html


040-16126 1/4 npt x 1/8 npt male union connector
http://www.sudco.com/nx.html

 

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That gage will work, and any hose that will hold 400 psi will work. I got my hose steel braided simply because it was on the shelf when I got the gage. Just get the gage and a hose and plug then together...then go test your unit....hope this helps Dave