Do I need a fuel pressure regulator? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**IT Cowboy** · Yesterday, 05:31 PM

I keep reading that the Rochester carb likes lower fuel pressure around 6-8 lbs? Does a replacement fuel plump provide too much pressure and should I put in a regulator or just a pressure gauge for now or neither is really needed.

Dead Parrot · Yesterday, 06:21 PM

Possible your vacuum gauge includes a fuel pressure function. Used to be a common combo. Does it have a 2nd arc of numbers from 0~8 or such?

If the pump is working correctly, then a Q-jet shouldn't need a regulator. BUT we all know that QA is a often skipped step these days.

**raggedjim** · Today, 11:03 AM

I've used them before without any regulation, but this last engine I put on an Edelbrock fuel pump that is supposed to limit fuel pressure without a regulator. I have the part number in the garage if you want it.

If you do run a regulator don't get the round dial type. The gaskets fail and pose a fire risk.

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Yesterday, 06:21 PM	#2
Dead Parrot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 2,648	Re: Do I need a fuel pressure regulator? Possible your vacuum gauge includes a fuel pressure function. Used to be a common combo. Does it have a 2nd arc of numbers from 0~8 or such? If the pump is working correctly, then a Q-jet shouldn't need a regulator. BUT we all know that QA is a often skipped step these days.

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raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,608	Re: Do I need a fuel pressure regulator? I've used them before without any regulation, but this last engine I put on an Edelbrock fuel pump that is supposed to limit fuel pressure without a regulator. I have the part number in the garage if you want it. If you do run a regulator don't get the round dial type. The gaskets fail and pose a fire risk. Attached Images __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=856475 '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743 Last edited by raggedjim; Today at 11:12 AM.

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