Checking Fuel Pressure on 1.7 D-Jet?, Need a "little" help here... Options

[customstarr]

I'm chasing a "rich over all loads" condition, and I'm down to the MPS and Fuel Pressure. Car is a 1971 with D-Jet.

My questions are:

1. Where do I tap in with my gauge? Do I check both rails?
2. What is the proper pressure (30 PSI)?
3. What direction is the regulator adjuster turned to +/- the pressure?
4. Any clearly defined procedure?

I did do a search and found a couple of related posts, but no direct answers.

Thanks!

[BMXerror]

Two more things. 1: Nice garage and beautiful car. 2: Where did you get a new TS1?
Mark D.

[customstarr]

Two more things. 1: Nice garage and beautiful car. 2: Where did you get a new TS1?
Mark D.

1. Thanks - much appreciated.

2. I've been getting most of my Bosch parts from AutoHaus AZ - http://www.autohausaz.com/

Just wondering - the "tap" or "valve" on the fuel rail is very small compared to most, do the pressure gauge kits usually have that size adapter included? I've heard of guys tapping directly to a fuel line with an el-cheapo guage. What about that method?

[BMXerror]

Two more things. 1: Nice garage and beautiful car. 2: Where did you get a new TS1?
Mark D.

Just wondering - the "tap" or "valve" on the fuel rail is very small compared to most, do the pressure gauge kits usually have that size adapter included? I've heard of guys tapping directly to a fuel line with an el-cheapo guage. What about that method?

That'll work too. If you did that, you'd want to T it in between the 1/2 fuel rail and the pressure regulator. You'd probably get a slightly more consistent signal that way. As for the 'el-cheapo' gauge, I don't think it matters that much. Just make sure it seems to be working properly, and make sure it has a good enough range. On ANY gauge your most accurate readings will come from the middle third of the gauge. So, ideally, you'll want a gauge that maxes out at twice the value you should be working within. But still, I know how it is. I personally use a 30 PSI gauge to measure 29 PSI fuel pressure because that's what I've got.
Your car shouldn't be SUPER rich and undriveable if you're anywhere within +- 3 or 4 PSI, or else you've probably got another problem. Still, make sure it's set up right before assuming a faulty component.
Mark D.