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FMB - 30 Apr 2005 05:32 GMT

I just installed EGT, Boost and Fuel Pressure gauges. It isn't complete
yet, still need to connect the lights (+) to a dimmer source somewhere
(Help) and the EGT signal booster (+) somewhere. I thought I read a
previous post where a dimmer wire behind the headlight switch is available.
I cannot find the post to see what wire that was.

After that, or before, I still need to run a line from the fuel source to
the isolator. Where is a good place to mount the isolater and where to take
the fuel pressure from?

Its an '03 2500 HO Manual Tranny Laramie. Your help is appreciated.

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Tom Lawrence - 30 Apr 2005 06:16 GMT

>I just installed EGT, Boost and Fuel Pressure gauges. It isn't complete
>yet, still need to connect the lights (+) to a dimmer source somewhere

Pull the headlight switch panel off. Tap into the Orange/white wire (the
thick one). That's your dimmer output.

> (Help) and the EGT signal booster (+) somewhere.

I tapped into the red wire going to the cigarette lighter for a switched
+12V.

> After that, or before, I still need to run a line from the fuel source to
> the isolator. Where is a good place to mount the isolater and where to
> take the fuel pressure from?

Fuel pressure on a stock truck should be taken from the banjo bolt on the
supply line into the CP3 pump. You use a tapped banjo bolt for this
(available from http://www.genosgarage.com). As for mounting the isolator,
you can see mine here:
http://home.earthlink.net/~tlawrence52/stock_parts_removed/IMG_0240.JPG

I hung it from the little piece of sheetmetal sticking out, with a couple of
sheetmetal screws, and a zip-tie for good measure. You want to try and keep
it off of the engine, to minimize vibration.

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Joseph Myers - 30 Apr 2005 08:22 GMT

Geno's has a new hose now. No need for removing bolt on inj pump, just
screw on the hose and it opens up the schrader. I just installed one,
it's a snap.

>>I just installed EGT, Boost and Fuel Pressure gauges. It isn't complete
>>yet, still need to connect the lights (+) to a dimmer source somewhere
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>sheetmetal screws, and a zip-tie for good measure. You want to try and keep
>it off of the engine, to minimize vibration.

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Tom Lawrence - 30 Apr 2005 17:04 GMT

> Geno's has a new hose now. No need for removing bolt on inj pump, just
> screw on the hose and it opens up the schrader. I just installed one,
> it's a snap.

Yep - it is. The problem is there's no schrader valve on the '03s.

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