How to Bypass pressure regulator manifold

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  1. Nutstyle Member

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    Hey guys, Im having a problem with the pressure reg. manifold. I show it in the pic. Basically it is leaking between the manifold and the accumulator. Im going to change the brass adapter between both tomorrow but there is a chance that its not the problem. I hope not but maybe there is a small crack in the manifold causing the leak. So my question is if it has a leak, is there any way to reconnect everything without needing the manifold. I couldnt find it in jondon's or interlink's website so i guess its a special order and maybe expensive. So how can i connect the accumulator, the pressure regulator and gauge to the pump? Anybody have it that way?
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    Looks like it would be a pain to try to bypass, but if you has too you could connect everything using a some brass tees. This would not be ideal, but it would work.
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    The machine will not run unless the regulator is connected to the manifold. The reason it will not run is because of the low pressure switch is on the manifold. Without pressure it will not run. Take accumulator off and try to put some teflon tape in conjunction with threadlock.
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    Thanks guys for the reply. At the end was the brass adapter the one making the problem, it was cracked by the threads. Thanks guys one more time, was just looking for plan B.

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