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Suicide-D · 07-12-2002, 05:29 PM

Well I got the Holley fuel pump regulator today. The guage was misboxed so I had to re order a different one. I wanted a 0-15psi liquid filled... I received the package with the correct part number for said guage but got a 0-30psi nonfilled guage... anyway I am going to use it until the other one comes in on Monday...and defect this one out in exchange. I also purchased the calibration kit for my edelbrock 1406 in case it's not a pressure issue...if this doesn't fix it I will pick your brains for what setup I should go with...

Suicide-D · 07-12-2002, 07:47 PM

I'm glad I work for an auto parts store.... I wouldv'e spent a fortune on all the brass fittings I had to use....

Suicide-D · 07-12-2002, 08:24 PM

My stock pump was putting out 7 psi... hmm maybe I'll like this carb after all....I set it at 4.5 and I'm going back out to put the vacuum guage on it and tweak it again it idles better already....

Ed ke6bnl · 07-12-2002, 09:09 PM

We are having crborator problem and want to eleminated the fuel pressure as a cause. (Poor Gas mileage and light on the throttle12mpg) Some say up to 5.5 psi and others say more(the book) we are at 8.5 psi. do we need to get the pressure down to 5.5 psi on out q-jet. 350 mild cam and dart heads. 373 rear end. Thanks Ed ke6bnl

Suicide-D · 07-12-2002, 09:43 PM

I am impressed.... I am going to step it up to 5 psi tommorrow just to see if it changes...my cam has a lope now....we were wondering why it was idling so darn smooth...feels like the flat spot is gone also...doesn't hesitate or anything... I did get a little too frisky with it on one street... I definately need to rplace the springs in that truck...the previous owner lowered the truck by heating the springs....not a good move....that thing bounces all over the place...

Suicide-D · 07-12-2002, 09:47 PM

I just found out from another post yesterday that I needed a regulator... and I did...

Longhorn Man · 07-12-2002, 09:57 PM

Very interesting. i have never thought about fuel pressure being too high. What did all this sewt you back...or at least, what would it set an average Joe like myself back?

Suicide-D · 07-12-2002, 10:19 PM

46.99 for the guage and 36.99 for the regulator... but like i said they sent me the cheap guage in the good guage box... I am sure the brass fittings would've cost a mint....total for me was 76.80 with the brass fittings ,teflon tape and hose....

68 with 350 TPI · 07-13-2002, 01:00 PM

Hey Dirt Dobber,

Glad I could help and that that was your problem

Good to hear another story of a person that likes a edelbrock

07-12-2002, 05:29 PM	#1
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	Got the FP regulator and guage Thanks "68 with 350 TPI" Well I got the Holley fuel pump regulator today. The guage was misboxed so I had to re order a different one. I wanted a 0-15psi liquid filled... I received the package with the correct part number for said guage but got a 0-30psi nonfilled guage... anyway I am going to use it until the other one comes in on Monday...and defect this one out in exchange. I also purchased the calibration kit for my edelbrock 1406 in case it's not a pressure issue...if this doesn't fix it I will pick your brains for what setup I should go with... Last edited by Suicide-D; 07-12-2002 at 09:45 PM.

07-12-2002, 07:47 PM	#2
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	here's a pic I'm glad I work for an auto parts store.... I wouldv'e spent a fortune on all the brass fittings I had to use.... Attached Images

07-12-2002, 08:24 PM	#3
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	7 PSI????? My stock pump was putting out 7 psi... hmm maybe I'll like this carb after all....I set it at 4.5 and I'm going back out to put the vacuum guage on it and tweak it again it idles better already....

07-12-2002, 09:09 PM	#4
Ed ke6bnl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Agua Dulce, Ca. usa Posts: 179	We are having crborator problem and want to eleminated the fuel pressure as a cause. (Poor Gas mileage and light on the throttle12mpg) Some say up to 5.5 psi and others say more(the book) we are at 8.5 psi. do we need to get the pressure down to 5.5 psi on out q-jet. 350 mild cam and dart heads. 373 rear end. Thanks Ed ke6bnl __________________ Ed ke6bnl Agua Dulce 70 S.E. Los Angeles 70 Chevy short bed 1948 F3 ford pu 1949 F1 stock V8 flathead 3 on floor 1950 F1 pu street rod 1948 F6 Ford Dually/350sbc no bed stock trans&rear 1972 El Camino 4" chop 1953 Chevy 3100 2b daily driver 1970 SB 4X4 400ci 6in lift

07-12-2002, 09:43 PM	#5
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	IT WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am impressed.... I am going to step it up to 5 psi tommorrow just to see if it changes...my cam has a lope now....we were wondering why it was idling so darn smooth...feels like the flat spot is gone also...doesn't hesitate or anything... I did get a little too frisky with it on one street... I definately need to rplace the springs in that truck...the previous owner lowered the truck by heating the springs....not a good move....that thing bounces all over the place...

07-12-2002, 09:47 PM	#6
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	i'm not sure about the Q-jet... I just found out from another post yesterday that I needed a regulator... and I did...

07-12-2002, 09:57 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Very interesting. i have never thought about fuel pressure being too high. What did all this sewt you back...or at least, what would it set an average Joe like myself back?

07-12-2002, 10:19 PM	#8
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	46.99 for the guage and 36.99 for the regulator... but like i said they sent me the cheap guage in the good guage box... I am sure the brass fittings would've cost a mint....total for me was 76.80 with the brass fittings ,teflon tape and hose....

07-13-2002, 01:00 PM	#9
68 with 350 TPI Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wingate NC Posts: 456	Hey Dirt Dobber, Glad I could help and that that was your problem Good to hear another story of a person that likes a edelbrock __________________ Life is good with a 6-71 supercharged 355 in a 72 camaro



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