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Originally Posted by 67 twins
No. What would make more sense is the manufacturer actually make a pump that meets spec. These trucks didn't need fuel pressure regulators for the first 50 years of life, why the hell would it need one now.
I had this problem with a new pump when I installed a 292 in my truck. Flooded like an SOB found out the new pump was putting out double the pressure of spec. Took it back & put the pump from the 250 on it instead. No problem since.
I personally would try a different pump. Using a pressure regulator to "fix" the problem is like shooting yourself in the foot & then saying everything is alright by putting a band aid on it.
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Originally Posted by KQQL IT
My ac delco nos did 9lbs caused all kinds of grief
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twins, I totally understand that the manufacturers need to get their crap together and make a better product, but I also don't think there is a chance in Heck that that is going to happen.
I don't want to start an argument, but I actually think your logic is backwards: If you keep buying more pumps, there's a chance that they might also be poorly regulated and you'll have spent all that time shooting yourself in the foot and getting nowhere(potentially). If you get a regulator, that's the end of it. Band aid? Regulators don't need to be replaced ever 2-4 days. If I get 5 years out of my $55, I'm, happy. Oil changes--with the stuff I use) cost about that and I do it 3-4 times a year on my daily driver.
Nonetheless a regulator would make any pump work, whether the pump is build to spec or not. I don't consider that a band aid or shooting ones self in the foot. But yes I agree a lot of pumps are way out of spec.