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| | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 232 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 232 | Can anybody suggest an inexpensive fuel pressure regulator and guage. I see some on Amazon but the low pressure Spectre model has bad reviews and the Holley one starts at 4.5 and goes to 9-- -too high.Everyone tells me I only want 3-4 lbs for a 2 - 1 bbl rochester setup.makes sense. Thanks | | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 319 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 319 | What pump? Are you sure you need a regulator? Stock pumps don't generate much pressure...
If you can't fix it with a hammer and screwdriver, you need a bigger hammer.1965 Chevy C10 | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,317 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,317 | I've been running the inexpensive Mr. Gasket adjustable fuel pressure regulator on my 235 engine with both the Holley/Weber single and later with the dual Carter/Webers. The Mr. Gasket regulator replaced a faulty Spectre regulator.
Both the H/W and the C/W work well with 3-1/2 psi of fuel pressure.
Dave | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | I have used the Mr. Gasket regulator with dual Carter-Webers but have removed it, with no deleterious effects.
I did not need (or try) to use a regulator with dual original-equipment Rochesters and had no problems after I adjusted poorly-set float-heights inside the carburetors.
Thanks to a PM from Fla54Chevy3100, a few words above now now spelt correctly - the original words led to a very odd meaning. Thanks, Dave
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 232 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 232 | I'm not sure yet if I will need one. I want to check the pressure on the pump I have. I had a couple pumps lying around and don't know if this one is correct for this motor. It is pumping fuel but possibly too much. I just don't have the nerve to go outside to test it tonight. Too awful cold still here in Fla. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | Hey Nes. I have some new pressure regs. I bought at a swap meet awhile back. They are Purolator & are adjustable from 1-5 lbs. I'll send you one with the carb. George
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 232 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 232 | thanks George. Perfect-----------wes | | |
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