Fuel pressure regulator
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Fuel pressure regulator
I have a 72 with the Edelbrock carb
The fuel pressure regulator was DOA, so I replaced it with the only one I could get my hands on quickly, the Mr Gasket (knowing there are issues). Right away, the pressure was higher than the setting. I had to set it to 2lbs to get around the 4lbs needed. After about a week, it's now basically a straight through and my gauge is topping out.
So, any recommendations for a decent unit?
The fuel pressure regulator was DOA, so I replaced it with the only one I could get my hands on quickly, the Mr Gasket (knowing there are issues). Right away, the pressure was higher than the setting. I had to set it to 2lbs to get around the 4lbs needed. After about a week, it's now basically a straight through and my gauge is topping out.
So, any recommendations for a decent unit?
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I've not pulled it out completely, but it's currently pinging my gauge at the max 15lbs
Last edited by CaptainMorganUOR; Dec 12, 2018 at 12:57 PM.
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5 psi is more than enough for any carb. Over 7 psi is too much for many of them. Buy a better regulator on the web. It will be at your house in a few days and you can swap the junk one out. (Then take it back to the store for a full refund. All you need is your sales receipt.)
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I have a 72 with the Edelbrock carb
The fuel pressure regulator was DOA, so I replaced it with the only one I could get my hands on quickly, the Mr Gasket (knowing there are issues). Right away, the pressure was higher than the setting. I had to set it to 2lbs to get around the 4lbs needed. After about a week, it's now basically a straight through and my gauge is topping out.
So, any recommendations for a decent unit?
The fuel pressure regulator was DOA, so I replaced it with the only one I could get my hands on quickly, the Mr Gasket (knowing there are issues). Right away, the pressure was higher than the setting. I had to set it to 2lbs to get around the 4lbs needed. After about a week, it's now basically a straight through and my gauge is topping out.
So, any recommendations for a decent unit?
I will send you one for free if you pm me your address and pay the shipping.
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