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FP gauge noise and needle flutter fixed (was Re: Fuel Pressure Gauge)



Jim Sloan wrote:
> 
> Prisma76@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > there is no cure ... sorry to tell ya but its suppose to be like that. I
> > don't even hear mine anymore I guess I am just used to it.
> >
> I was considering putting in a dampening valve (a small gate valve to
> restrict the flow). Do you think this would be a waste of time?
 
I must be lonely...I'm replying to my own post. 

Anyway, I bought a 1/8" npt needle valve and installed it between the
isolator and the braided line. This cured the problem. No more knocking
... as an added bonus, the needle flutter is almost nil.

-- 
Jim Sloan
leroy@sunflower.com
Syclone VIN #1206
Lawrence, KS
http://www.sunflower.com/~leroy