DM22630 HOW TO : Fix leaking air pressure gauge line

[dm22630]

HOW TO : Fix leaking air pressure gauge line

I come up with good (CHEAP) ways to fix things on deuces from time to time....so I am going to start photo-logging them & posting them on here for you guys.

Today I fixed the air leak in the cab, which I found was a faulty air line to the pressure gauge. Very simple fix & can be done with simple hand tools.

Fix Time = 30 minutes

Cost = $10 - $15

Parts needed:

a) 18" section of 1/4" ID airhose
b) Two "1/4 Barb x 1/4 MIP hose barb adapters"
c) One "1/4 FIP x 1/8 FIP reducing coupler"
d) Two small hose clamps
e) Teflon tape OR Liquid pipe sealant

I pulled the gauge panel out to do this, however, that is NOT required & would be easier to do if I had left it in place.

Step by Step below.....

1. Remove both nuts/lockwashers from the back of the pressure gauge.
2. Pull pressure gauge towards the seat & disconnect the air line.
3. Remove the airline from the fitting on the firewall.
4. Install a "1/4 FIP x 1/8 FIP reducing coupler" & a "1/4 Barb x 1/4 MIP hose barb adapter" on the back of the pressure gauge.
5. Reinstall the pressure gauge in the gauge panel.
6. Install a "1/4 Barb x 1/4 MIP hose barb adapter" onto the air fitting on the firewall.
7. Install a 18 inch section of 1/4" (inside diameter) airline onto the two barb fittings & secure them with hose clamps.

DONE!

 

[dm22630]

More pics.....

 

[BimmerPower]

Thanks for the info. I'm going to have to go through my air systems inside out since it only reads about 65psi. I'm suspecting a leak (or hoping it's not the compressor) somewhere in the system. Thanks!

 

[atankersdad]

One more thing to add into the recovery/trip tool box. Photos are very good. Thanks DM....

 

[dm22630]

By the way.....I checked the pressure 2 hours later & it had not dropped at all.

NO LEAKS!

 

[FDNY129]

I was just about to order a new hose from Saturn. You just saved me $30 and a 5 day wait. THANK YOU!!!

 

[maddawg308]

Awesome work, Daniel! Good "how-to" article!

 

[Commander5993]

I know this is an older thread, but just wanted to say Thanks a bunch dm22630 for this great "How To" Thread!
This is an easy fix to leaking hoses, and it is an easy "field repair" too!

I used your idea, and replaced both of my leaking rubber air hoses (Front Axle Air Shift Switch & Air Gauge Hose)
I posted a thread too, which at first was just questioning if anyone else had done
it. But then it quickly gets into changing the hoses over.

To make it easier for anyone who might be searching for this, here is the thread that I posted about this too:

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-modification-hot-rodding/86972-how-make-replacement-axle-switch-hose.html#post1119080

Thanks again dm22630 for this excellent idea!