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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 05:12 PM
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just put a new fuel line setup on my big block, along with a gauge, which i didnt have before. psi fluxuates between 0-3, pulsing evenly, speeding up w rpms. i cranked the engine w fuel line running into a bucket and it appears to move plenty of gas. no return line installed yet.

should i suspect a bad gauge or possibly the fuel pump? the pumps older, 3 line style. do they have a check valve or regulator built in to maintain pressure in the fuel line?

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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 07:08 PM
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Well what kind of gauge is it and where is it located? I must have answered this a dozen times by now. Try a search and let us know if u have any specific q's.
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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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if its not stalling or running out of gas,
I vote bad gauge
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 07:53 AM
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search performed, threads read, lil rubber plug on gauge removed and reinstalled. works fine now, at least when its cold.

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