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Where can I get a schrader fitting for the fuel line?

I have a fuel pressure tester that has both large and small schrader valve connectors. I need to check what is happening with the fuel pressure between the fuel rail and the fuel filter on a 1988 Camry 4-cyl. At Pep Boys I can get two 5/16 to 1/8 MPT barb fittings (brass) and a 1/8 brass tee. But they did not have any 1/8 MPT schrader valves (that would screw into the center hole on the tee). I have checked every automotive parts store in town and the specialty fitting suppliers, nobody seems to have schrader valves that will screw into a tee like I need. Most places I went to and asked for the fittings to be able to connect my fuel press gauge into the fuel line didn't have a clue what I was trying to do, or what a "schrader valve tee" for fuel line is! It would seem that fuel pressure testers and the need to do pressure testing on fuel injection cars would be a very common thing, and so the same places that sell the fuel press testers would also have available schrader tee adapters for the many many cars on the road taht don't have any schrader fitting on the fuel rail or line to it.....but they don't! I guess that would make too much sense. I just checked eBay for schrader adapters for a fuel line, there is nothing like that on sale now.

SO where can I get one?

Reply to
geronimo
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You might take a look at:

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Seems like they may have what you need and sell it individually.

I've always had good luck finding stuff like this at NAPA auto parts stores. Hope this helps.

Paul

Reply to
Paul

I'm not positive I understand your question. Here is what I think you are asking: You have a fuel rail that does not have a shrader valve on it, or any other means of connecting a pressure tester. If that isn't your question then correct me. If you don't have a valve installed then I don't know of a way to install one. That's not to say there is no way to do this. In this event, you should be able to remove the return fuel line where it changes from solid line to flexible and attach your tester there. You will be able to get a pressure reading by turning the key on but you won't be able to run the engine while monitoring the pressure. HTH, Dave

Reply to
davidj92

According to the 1993 manual, there is a special service tool (SST

09268-45012) which appears to be a fuel pressure tester with a banjo connector at the end. After removing the fuel filter inlet banjo bolt, this gets set on top and both it and the fuel inlet line are bolted down to the fuel filter. Jumper terminals FP and +B in the data link connector. Switch ignition to ON. Measure fuel pressure. (38 to 44 PSI) Remove jumper Start engine and disconnect vacuum sensing hose from the air intake chamber and plug air intake chamber outlet. Measure pressure (38 to 44 PSI) Reconnect vac hose and measure (31 to 37 PSI) If pressure is not specified check vac sensing hose and fuel pressure regulator. Stop engine and verify pressure holds at 21 PSI or more for 5 minutes. Remove SST and reassemble line to filter with 2 new gaskets and tighten bolt to 22 lbs/ft.

All that being said, I'm wondering if a banjo bolt with a schraeder valve built in might not be available somewhere. Found this for the Actron unit....

Optional Parts and Accessories for Actron CP7838: Ford Schrader Valve Adapter 0180-000-1280 Banjo Bolt M12*1.25 0180-000-1298 GM TBI Adapter 0180-000-1465 Clamp -1000-5062 0180-000-1468 Dual Manifold W/Schrader Connection 0180-000-1478 Hose 1/4in x 2in 0400-000-2970 Hose 5/16in x 3in 0400-000-2971 Banjo Bolt M12*1.5 (Saab) 0180-000-1296 Banjo Bolt M8*1.0 (Toyota) 0180-000-1297 Right Angle Large Shrader Adapter 0180-000-1299

FWIW YMMV

Reply to
NickySantoro

I have one you can have!

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doolittle & sitmore

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